Should we Care Less About Academically Gifted Children? Gifted Students Have Social and Emotional Needs too.
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Should we Care Less About Academically Gifted Children? Gifted Students Have Social and Emotional Needs too.

This Harmful Quote Do we need to care less about whether a child is academically gifted? This harmful quote is pervasive throughout social media. I’ve seen it shared hundreds if not thousands of times. Every single time I see it my stomach lurches, my blood boils and my pulse speeds up. It infuriates me! And…

The words "Twice Exceptional" and "2E" are displayed. A teenager is sitting at a table with head down.
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Twice Exceptional: Gifted and Learning Disabled

What is Twice Exceptional (2e)? Twice exceptional (2e) isn’t quite how is sounds. A twice exceptional learner is one whom not only has the potential for high achievement, but also has a learning disability of difficulty. These disabilities may include dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorder, physical disabilities, autism spectrum, or other impairments such as…