Every Student Deserves a Gifted Education - by Brian Butler (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Can Redefining Gifted Education Unleash Every Student's Unlimited Potential?

With over 35 years of experience, Brian Butler is an internationally recognized educational leader, consultant, and author. Brian's passion centers around empowering educators, advocating for students, and driving positive change in education worldwide.

Every Student Deserves a Gifted Education challenges traditional notions of gifted education. This ground-breaking book redefines gifted education as inclusive and offers current research and expert insights supporting that all students can excel if educators believe they can.

Brian urges educators from PreK through grade 12 to become students of the science of learning and the growth mindset. Educators will learn how to:

• eliminate the harmful effects of marginalizing labels.
• unlock powerful teaching strategies and essential student attributes.
• navigate change effectively and overcome resistance.
• gain motivation from successful school districts and individuals who embrace the core beliefs in this book.
• create an environment where every student thrives intellectually.

Every Student Deserves a Gifted Education equips educators with the tools to create an inclusive and enriching educational experience for all students.

Review Quotes

"Brian applied a growth mindset as a teacher and principal and now applies it in his book. Our educational system does not provide gifted education for every child - yet. A valuable read for anyone who wants to be a better educator."

- Steven L. Frick, MD, Professor and Vice Chair, Education, Stanford University School of Medicine

"Before reading his book, I was an advocate for widening the gifted program net and providing access to more students. Butler rocked my world with his eloquent and impassioned case for providing access to gifted education to all students. He challenges us to move from gifted programs for some to embedded gifted programming for all."

- Ken Williams, Educational Consultant, Author of Ruthless Equity

"The title of this book sums up Brian's mission with simplicity: Every student deserves a gifted education. After working with Brian at two different schools for over a dozen years, I know he is a master capacity builder. Now that talent shines through this book as he builds our capacity to rethink gifted education."

- Jacquie Heller, Educational Consultant, Coauthor of Literacy in a PLC at Work

"Brian (and his team) did what sounded impossible: to this parent: they challenged each child in all subjects no matter their test results. Each child received a concierge-level education tailored to meet their needs and abilities. I would not have believed it had I not seen it. Brian knows exactly what he is doing."

- Rock Rockenbach, Former PTO President, Attorney, Retired Military Officer

"This highly engaging book presents a powerful argument for an education system that truly believes in the unlimited potential of every child. Brian Butler shares powerful strategies for manifesting a vision of rich and engaging learning. For those educators and leaders who are exploring the idea of reimagining education, this book is an important and compelling read."

-Katie White, Author of Softening the Edges and Educational Consultant

"Brian Butler has written a most relevant and powerful book for educators. He has done the work at the highest level, and this work is filled with inspirational insights and tools for those who seek to make a real difference for all students. This is a most worthwhile read, and I am already quoting sections to the leaders and students in my district."

-Jack Baldermann, Superintendent, CUSD 201, Westmont, Illinois

"The need for a paradigm shift in education has long been acknowledged, but this book addresses this need with an urgency that resonates. Butler's research is a guiding light, grounding his assertions in a solid foundation of evidence and personal experience. What truly sets this book apart is its ability to make this shift accessible, doable, personal, and logical. Brian Butler's work is a manifesto of hope, a rallying cry for change, and a reminder that the power to nurture greatness lies within our collective hands."

-Gavin Grift, Author of Mastering Meetings That Matter, Consultant, President, Grift Education, Melbourne, Australia

"As a parent of children with a wide scope of needs, I want their teachers to have Brian's book. It clearly lays out the 'why' and follows it up with the 'how.' Teachers will leave understanding that once we know the needs of our students, we know how to meet them."

-Geri Parscale, Educational Consultant, Author and Speaker