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Unplugged gift ideas for gifted and talented children

Parents searching for suitable gifts for their gifted and talented child can look beyond those with a charging cord. “While there are plenty of fun and educational gifts for devices of all sorts, board games are an excellent way to...

December 9, 2019

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Toys and games provide both education and entertainment for children with autism

This holiday season, toys and games can provide more than just fun for children dealing with autism spectrum disorders. Families shopping for holiday gifts have options that can build social skills, problem solving skills, and language and communication skills. Gifts...

December 9, 2019

Heather Servaty-Seib

Comforting the grieving while gathered for Thanksgiving

How can we assist those grieving when everyone is celebrating during Thanksgiving and the holiday season? Tangible support can be key to supporting individuals who are grieving in light of the holiday season, says Heather Servaty-Seib, a professor of counseling psychology...

November 22, 2019

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College of Education earns accreditation

Purdue University’s College of Education earned accreditation this week for its continuing development of promising teachers. The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) issued notice to the College of Education and Purdue President Mitch Daniels indicating it had...

November 15, 2019

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$2 Million grant to fund Gifted Education students

A $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education was awarded to the Purdue College of Education to investigate closing excellence and opportunity gaps for students from underserved populations in gifted education. Nielsen Pereira, assistant professor in gifted, creative...

November 3, 2019

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Department of Education grant to fund Purdue Special Education students

A $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office for Special Education Programs was awarded to the Purdue College of Education to provide special education doctoral students with full funding throughout their program of study. This project, named...

November 3, 2019