The authors provide practical solutions to teachers and immerse them in the problem-based learning process which allows the teachers to experience learning from the students perspective which gives them in valuable insight to real -world problem solving and how students think and feel about authentic research and inquiry- based tasks.
Dornswalo Wilkins-McCorey Ed.D., Gifted Coordinator, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, USA
This book addresses an important and urgent issue, underrepresentation in gifted programming. I will buy this book and most likely buy multiple copies for the content supervisors and advanced academic coaches I supervise. The authors have extensive experience and expertise in this area. This book is unique as it combines the practice application of problem-based learning and the research and evidence that it can be successfully leveraged to find and nurture students from marginalized communities. The comprehensive professional learning chapter is a must read for educators wanting to implement problem-based learning in their classrooms and/or on a larger scale within a school district.
Cheryl McCullough, K-12 Supervisor, Advanced Academics and Talent Development, Arlington Public Schools, USA
In this fearless account of educational transformation, the authors put it all out there. Their hopes, their failures, but by far, their success creating conditions under which culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students have gained equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities and experiences such as advanced and gifted classes as a result of implementing this cost effective, evidence based, highly effective whole school program that reimages our education system. Packed with actionable, systematic strategies that support success across contexts, this book is for any school leader looking to leave a legacy that meaningfully changes the landscape of education.
Melvin Brown, Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools, USA
