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Joy Lawson Davis, EdD.

Joy Lawson Davis, EdD, is an Associate Professor of Education and Chair, Dept of Education at Virginia Union University. She is also serving a three year term on the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Board of Directors. Previously Dr. Davis worked at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. Dr. Davis is the author of Bright, Talented & Black: A Guide for Families of African American Gifted Learners and a sought-out speaker and consultant in educating culturally diverse gifted learners and serving their families. Dr. Davis has been a teacher, district director of Gifted Services and spent five years as a state specialist in K-12 Gifted Programs in Virginia. She holds two degrees in gifted education from the College of William and Mary. Davis is also developer of two unique facebook pages devoted to recognizing and celebrating diversity WeAreGifted2 and Celebrating Black Genius.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Joy Lawson Davis, EdD.

Director’s Corner: Social Justice and the Gifted Child

An educator reflects on youth-led social justice actions—from a personal high school walkout to historic protests like Barbara Johns, Hector Pieterson, Malala, and the Children’s Crusade—arguing gifted young people often show intense moral conviction and can drive lasting community and societal change when supported.

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Joy Lawson Davis, EdD. May 25, 2015
Education & Homeschooling
Joy Lawson Davis, EdD.

Transcending Race in Gifted Programs: Are We There Yet?

The post examines racial discrimination in gifted education, arguing that focusing on ‘achievement gaps’ can obscure deeper racial barriers. Through vignettes, it highlights exclusion, bias, and underidentification of talented students of color, and calls for culturally competent practices, research, and collaborative action to ensure equitable gifted services.

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Joy Lawson Davis, EdD. March 16, 2012