What's on My Mind This Year
Here is a repository of some of the articles that have caught my attention lately and made me think. Not all are specifically about giftedness. Some are just topics of education and learning or culture in general. Not all are based on research; some are opinions, theories, or debates. I do not necessarily agree with all the content or endorse the views or the authors. I just think the topics are interesting and relevant ways to stimulate thought and open up discussions.
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I will be adding new links as I come across them. I apologize if any are out-of-date.
December 2025
- Discusses the controversial topic of fostering independence in children and reducing constant supervision. Includes a description of an innovative after school program model where children are given supervision for safety but are otherwise expected to resolve differences as much as possible among themselves.
After Schools Banned Phones...
- The effects of a Kentucky school district's phone-ban on reading and engagement.
Does AI Erode Our Cognitive Abilities?
- A topic I am really concerned about, especially students' reliance on AI for homework and writing assignments or the replacement of quick, summarized AI results for in-depth research on a given subject. Hard data on the effects of AI aren't widely available yet but the article is thought-provoking and cautionary.