Thinking Out Loud: NCAGT's Public Facing Blog

When School Isn’t Enough By Danielle Sullivan, Ed.D. The ride home tells you everything. “How was school?” “Fine.” But the slump in their shoulders says otherwise. It feels backward, doesn’t it? We’re used to worrying when school is too hard. For gifted kids, the struggle is often when it’s too easy. Even the best teachers can’t feed every spark, answer every question, or move at every speed. That’s not failure—it’s reality. And it’s your cue to help your child rediscover lea

Finding Your People By Danielle Sullivan, Ed.D. Parenting a gifted child can feel like standing on an island. Other parents talk about soccer schedules and missing homework, while you’re quietly wondering, “Is it normal for my eight-year-old to cry because a math worksheet feels too easy?” You nod and smile, but inside there’s that whisper: No one else gets this. Maybe your child melts down over a small mistake, as if a single drop of rain turned into a flood. Maybe they ask

What Challenge Really Looks Like for Gifted Kids By Danielle Sullivan, Ed.D. Maybe you’ve heard it: “I’m bored.” Or, “Do I have to go to school today?” Some gifted kids don’t say anything at all—they just get creative with their waiting. They doodle in the margins, flick paper footballs, or build tiny worlds out of erasers and pencils while the rest of the class catches up. On paper, everything looks fine—good grades, quick work, neat answers. But inside, many gifted kids are

The Myth of “They’ll Be Fine” By Danielle Sullivan, Ed.D. You’ve probably heard it before — sometimes from a teacher, a relative, or another parent at the park:  “Don’t worry. Your child will be fine.” It sounds comforting. But for many families of gifted children, it’s a phrase that lands heavy. Maybe your child finishes classwork in five minutes and spends the rest of the lesson helping others. Maybe they cry over a 97 instead of celebrating it. Maybe they ask questions so

Great news! NCDPI Superintendent Mo Green has made the decision to continue funding Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate...

Mark your calendars! NCAGT is thrilled to announce that our 2026 Annual Conference will return to the beautiful Embassy Suites by Hilton...

Nurturing Bright Thinkers When School’s Out Gifted kids don’t stop being gifted just because school’s out. Their minds continue to...

The latest proposed Senate budget includes significant cuts that could directly impact funding for Advanced Placement (AP) programs...