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Containing pressing evidence of how young, gifted female learners are in jeopardy of falling below their potential as they grow older, this book examines ways tsupport female gifted education Exploring the key tsuccess for many gifted girls through ways of increasing their expression, collaboration with others, and self-esteem, the book is a proponent of strengthening the individualilty within all gifted females The author leads each chapter with a vignette on a particular gifted student that captures the problem scenarios that many gifted girls face (ie derision from peers, overexcitable behavior, etc) and then offers insight and explains ways tresolve the issues As each story unfolds and creates a powerful theme about female empowerment, the rest of the book is filled with practical strategies thelp gifted girls and will be an encouraging guide for both parents and teachers alike Since many gifted female students struggle with their identity while hurdling over growing socio-cultural pressures, the development of their personal strength and resilience is important tthe continuation of female gifted learning
