July 2017 LPI Newsletter

New Partnerships with Magnet Schools of America and Connecticut Association for the Gifted

Renzulli Learning is pleased to announce our new partnership with the Magnet Schools of America(MSA), a leading national nonprofit professional education association.  MSA represents magnet schools, school district leaders, principals, teachers, parents and families, business partners and institutions of higher education.  Its mission is to provide leadership for high quality innovative instructional programs that promote choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students.

LPI Learning entered into a partnership with the Connecticut Association for the Gifted(CAG). CAG’s mission is to support and advocate for Connecticut’s gifted, talented, and high-potential children of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds so they are identified and provided access and opportunities to an appropriate education by personnel trained and qualified to meet their cognitive, social, and emotional special needs.

Connecticut is the first state in the nation to enact a policy to ensure all students, regardless of socio-economic background or zip code, will have access to gifted education resources. We are excited to partner with CAG to help enhance access to specialized programming for students and districts throughout the state.

Renzulli Learning at Confratute

Renzulli Learning was recently a featured program at Confratute, the longest-running summer institute on enrichment-based differentiated teaching.  Hosted by the University of Connecticut and chaired by Drs. Joe Renzulli and Sally Reis, Confratute is geared toward providing educators with research-based practical strategies for engagement and enrichment learning for all students, as well as meeting the needs of gifted and talented students. The Renzulli Learning System was featured as a resource for the Schoolwide Enrichment Model(SEM) and a tool for educators utilizing differentiated instruction.

Renzulli Discovery@ UCLA and Yale

Students from across the globe recently participated in Renzulli Discovery Programs on the campuses of Yale University and UCLA.  The students developed new skill and researched problems of global importance.

To find out more about the students’ experiences and projects, please visit the Renzulli Discovery Blog!

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GeoVisions Alumni Survey Results

GeoVisions recently surveyed more than 2,200 program alumni and found that 86% of participants had higher self-confidence, 92% had greater global awareness, and 89% would recommend their experience to a friend.

To learn more about the positive long-term impact GeoVisions programs have on the lives and careers of participants, visit the complete survey results link below!

Survey Results

GeoVisions in Cuba

5 American high school students recently participated in a 3-week cultural exchange program in Havana, Cuba.  The students took Spanish lessons, learned about entrepreneurship in Cuba, explored sites throughout the city, met with local citizens and visited the American Embassy!

 Agent Au Pair and Groupon’s Exclusive Partnership        

Agent Au Pair is pleased to announce that we are the only au pair agency in the US to partner with Groupon! On our state resources page, au pairs and host families can find state and city-specific links to great deals on activities, events, and unique experiences!

We encourage families and au pairs to discover their local area together and Groupon provides fantastic discounts and ideas for making the most of their time together!