Students from Adams City Middle School Shadow Senator Newell as part of Gifted and Talented day at the Capitol
Students from Adams City Middle School Shadow Senator Newell as part of Gifted and Talented day at the Capitol
DENVER – Today, two Adams City Middle School eighth grade students, Sean Valdez and Angel Orona, shadowed Senator Linda Newell (D-Littleton) as a part of the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented’s Legislative Day at the Capitol. This is the 13th year that the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented has brought students from around the state to shadow a lawmaker for the day to gain firsthand experience about the legislative process.
Senator Newell offered the following comment on working with Sean and Angel today:
“It’s an honor to meet with such exceptional students. These children truly have a gift to share with us, and it’s important that we work to provide them with the educational opportunities to help them reach their potential. Loved my time with them.”
Students were nominated to shadow a legislator by a school official, and were then required to complete an online application and submit an essay. Students were also encouraged to research current bills and explore the legislative process prior to their trip to enhance the experience.
The Colorado Association for the Gifted and Talented focuses on creating broader understanding of gifted children, and advocates for appropriate education and resources for their specific learning needs.
Gifted children are typically defined as scoring in the top five percent of the population on an I.Q. test.
There are more than 50,000 gifted students in Colorado.
Senator Newell to be Shadowed by Local Gifted and Talented Students from Mountain Ridge and Sheridan Middle Schools
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Senator Newell to be Shadowed by Local Gifted and Talented Students from Mountain Ridge and Sheridan Middle Schools |
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DENVER – Tomorrow Senator Linda Newell (D-Littleton) will be shadowed by two students, Pedro Valdez and Katherine Stevens, as a part of the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented’sLegislative Day at the Capitol. Katherine Stevens is an eighth grade student at Mountain Ridge Middle School in Colorado Springs, and Pedro Valdez is an eighth grade student at Sheridan Middle School in Englewood. The students will be joining the Senator on the floor, for a luncheon, and attending committee in the afternoon. This is the 13th year that the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented has brought students from around the state to shadow a lawmaker for the day to gain firsthand experience about the legislative process. Students learn how to engage in effective advocacy, and about critical issues affecting gifted education. The Colorado Association for the Gifted and Talented focuses on creating a broader understanding of gifted children, and advocates for appropriate education and resources for specific learning needs.
WHO: Senator Linda Newell (D-Littleton) WHAT: Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented Legislative Day at the Capitol WHEN: Thursday February 23, 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. WHERE: State Capitol Building, 200 E. Colfax, Denver |
