Astronomy Cast is a production of the Planetary Science Institute working in collaboration with Universe Today. Hosted by Fraser Cain & Pamela Gay, Astronomy Cast provides a facts-based journey through the cosmos while telling the story of astronomy.
In this podcast, Scientific American provides daily, one-minute commentary on some of the most interesting developments in the field of science.
Carlin’s work weaves historical information with deep questions and Twilight Zone-style twists to help illustrate the power and continuing relevance of the past. Drama, extremes, empathy and vivid examples of both the highs and lows of humanity dominate the narrative. It’s a trademark mix of elements that has been entertaining listeners since 2005.
A high school counselor and a college admission director help families on the path to a positive college search and admission experience. The Truth about College Admission is the easy-to-follow, comprehensive, go-to guide for families. The expert authors―with inside knowledge from both the high school and university sides of the experience―provide critical advice, thoughtful strategies, helpful direction, and invaluable reassurance during the long and often bewildering college admission journey. From searching for colleges and creating a list of favorites to crafting an application, learning what schools are looking for academically and outside the classroom, and getting insight into how colleges decide who to accept, this book covers every important step.
The summer programs for middle and high school students reflect the educational philosophy and disciplines of the university and offer enrichment in great texts, music, art, and mathematical inquiry. High school participants may also choose from study abroad options in Rome. While some programs offer college credit, all programs help prepare students for college, led by experienced university faculty.
Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes is a three-week summer residential program held on Stanford campus that provides academically talented and intellectually curious students currently in grades 8–11 with intensive study in a single course.
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids Environment Kids Health is a resource for kids, parents, and teachers to find fun and educational materials related to health, science, and the environment.
Pacific Preparatory is an accredited institution, working with elementary, middle, and high school students. Because students accomplish so much more in one-on-one lessons, students require fewer instructional hours than in a traditional school. We offer in person (teachers come to your home) and online instruction.
Montana’s STEM Scholarship Program is designed to provide an incentive for Montana high school students to prepare for, enter into, and complete degrees in postsecondary fields related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics and healthcare. The goal of this program is to increase the number of STEM degree recipients participating in Montana’s workforce.
The NYS STEM Incentive Program provides tuition awards to students who are New York State residents attending a public or private degree-granting college or university located in New York State. Recipients must be in the top 10 percent of students of their high school graduating class, pursue an approved, two or four-year STEM degree program and agree to live in NYS and work in a STEM field in NYS for five years after graduation.
There are several Project SEED scholarships available, including renewable and nonrenewable awards. Selection is based on achievement in school, success in the Project SEED program, financial need, and intended chemical-related field of scientific study. The scholarships are intended to assist former SEED participants as they transition from high school to college.
Peabody is the only full-time, differentiated educational program for academically advanced students in the surrounding area. Since its founding, Peabody School has grown from 13 to more than 200 students in grades PreK-8th and provides a critical resource to Central Virginia, serving the needs of academically advanced children of all backgrounds by promoting cognitive, social and emotional development for each child at a rate commensurate with his or her ability.
At the Winston School, students gain the learning skills and self-reliance to succeed in college and throughout life. Serving children in grades K-12, Winston challenges its students to achieve in an environment that not only supports but also celebrates their individuality and creativity. Winston’s personalized, college preparatory program is designed to align with the student’s learning style rather than teaching a fixed curriculum. This approach sets Winston apart from other schools as its program is focused on educating the whole child empowering them to be confident, well-rounded and lifelong self-advocates.
The mission of Infinity Charter School is to operate and maintain a world-class charter school in the Central Dauphin School District that addresses the intellectual, academic, and social-emotional needs of mentally gifted children.
Founded in 1982, University School is a full school program for students from age three through eighth grade. The school provides an emotionally supportive and intellectually challenging learning environment that rewards both creativity and socially responsible behavior. We believe a person learns best in a supportive atmosphere where they are actively involved and have opportunities to exercise their personal agency in their education. We know that each student is an individual, and therefore, we do not expect uniform educational results. Our low pupil-teacher ratio allows us to provide a great deal of individual attention to each of our students.
St. Ann’s School is an independent, non-sectarian day school in Brooklyn Heights, NY offering instruction to intellectually gifted students in preschool through 12th grade. They believe education is a rich, subtle exploration and questioning of the world, not a means to an end.
Fred J. Carnage GT/AIG Basics Magnet Middle School, cultivates and celebrates the unique qualities and needs of each learner. Their approach and commitment to learning is rooted in an understanding that through a challenging curriculum, taught by a highly qualified, nurturing staff, they are fostering and nurturing responsible citizens, equipped academically, and artistically, to be prolific, contributing citizens in the 21st century.
Hollingworth Preschool is a university-based early childhood center located on the Upper West Side campus of Teachers College, Columbia University. As an internationally recognized program, the school provides education for creative, bright, and curious children ages three through five, each of whom bring a unique learning profile and limitless potential to the classroom environment. Their philosophy is rooted in the belief that all preschoolers are capable of learning through shared inquiry, sustained play, and varied experiences. At Hollingworth, every child is a treasured member of the community and is given the opportunity to deepen their sense of self as a dynamic and resilient learner.
Edward M. Funk Elementary enables all of our children to become lifelong, independent learners who are active participants in their own education, growth and development and who are engaged and challenged to become critical thinkers who can work both individually and cooperatively as problem solvers. The instructional focus is to have students write for a variety of purposes and audiences with sophistication and complexity appropriate to the grade level. The school has a commitment to an active, hands-on approach to the teaching of Science and Technology. There are two labs, which merges components of science, mathematics and technology as a part of its curriculum. It is a structured program permitting research, response to questions and recording information through a practical task-based and computer-based format. Children learn a variety of skills including keyboarding, publishing and Internet use.
Thomas Jefferson School (TJ) is a co-educational, non-sectarian, independent boarding and day school located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. We educate a diverse and deliberately sized group of academically talented students spanning grades 7-12.
The St. Louis Regional Program for Exceptionally Gifted Students (PEGS) offers curricular acceleration and enrichment opportunities for exceptionally gifted students in grades 1-12. This regional public school program was established to assist local school districts in providing for the unique needs of these exceptionally gifted students. PEGS is a tier 3 support for highly gifted students with about 1% of gifted students qualifying for this level of learning intervention.
Gifted education programs and information on gifted children are the focus of the Phelps Center for Gifted Education. For more than 45 years, the Phelps Center for Gifted Education has provided gifted students a challenging and appropriate educational experience to help ensure their success. Located in the center of Springfield, the Center serves gifted children from all Springfield Public School attendance areas.
The mission of Zebulon Gifted & Talented Magnet Middle School is to prepare all students to be competitive in the 21st Century by broadening the focus beyond the core subjects to include life and thinking skills, current technology and global, civic and health awareness.
McKinley Classical Leadership Academy dedicates itself to developing each student’s leadership skills and creates a rigorous learning environment where high ability learners are empowered to graduate and become successful in an ever-changing global society.
Classical Junior Academy provides a unique, safe and nurturing school fostering academic achievement and serving the diverse population of gifted and talented students.