It is impossible to detach the fight for equity in education, and in gifted education in particular, from the broader struggle for racial justice in this country. At a time when racial tensions are flaring up nationally at a level unseen in generations, one thing is abundantly clear: racism cannot, and will not be wiped out without active involvement from white people committed to the cause. This panel discussion and workshop will give all attendees the practical tools to understand how to not just be “not racist,” but become an anti-racist, active participant in ending racism. After this session, you will have the practical tools needed to transform from a mere ally to a true co-conspirator in the fight against racism.
Fast Forward: Twice-Exceptional Learners and the Future of Gifted Education: Reflections from the Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness
In February, I had the pleasure of attending the Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG) 2026, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This bi-annual conference brought together leading scholars and practitioners from around the world. This year’s theme, “Fast Forward: Vision 2050 for Gifted Education”, challenged presenters and conference attendees to think about areas of focus for our field as we look toward the next half century. Across keynote sessions, symposia, and practitioner presentations, presenters highlighted how the field is evolving to better understand and support the diverse profiles of gifted learners. A central message throughout the conference was that the future of gifted education must move beyond narrow identification models toward comprehensive whole-learner talent development systems that recognize multiple pathways to excellence.
