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the time they hit high school, motivation can be a real problem.|Updated Apr 20, 2004

Teaching bright, talented or "gifted" students might seem like an easy task. They're quick studies, they read well, many come from homes where communication and education are highly valued. But it's not as simple as it seems. "Talented and Gifted" (TAG) students need challenges. Without plenty of stimulation for their often restless minds and spirits, they can tune out of school. Instead of doing well on their own, some may drift -- never achieving their potential or even getting themselves into trouble. Debbie Newport, who... Full story