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Austina De Bonte - Family coach, school consultant, speaker, and advocate for the unique needs of gifted and twice exceptional (2e) students. www.smartisnoteasy.com

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Yes! And gradually gather outside the building where the rest of the press is waiting to talk to you.

01.03.2025 18:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We must insist on a full investigation of Trumpโ€™s compromised status with Russia - subpeona Shvets and Mussayev!

22.02.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Please insist on a full investigation of Trumpโ€™s status as a Russian asset - subpoena Shvets and Mussayev immediately!

22.02.2025 17:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Upcoming discussion group opportunity for gifted adults tinyurl.com/giftedadults25

29.01.2025 00:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0


๐ŸงตWhy you should care: FEMA and Public Health - a mini-essay:

I've seen multiple articles on FEMA this week quoting Trump (following the Project 2025 playbook) saying things like "FEMAย has turned out to be a disaster....I think we recommend that FEMA go away."

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25.01.2025 00:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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OPINION | SPS Must End Discrimination Against Students With Disabilities | South Seattle Emerald As Seattle Public Schools (SPS) opens its identification process for the Advanced Learner (AL) program, families may not be aware of a major change that undercuts the districtโ€™s commitment to improv...

This is a great example of how NOT to implement universal screening for highly capable programs in schools. Shame on Seattle for using practices that actively discriminate against twice exceptional students with dyslexia.

southseattleemerald.com/2023/10/05/o...

10.10.2023 21:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Explaining Giftedness to Kids | Explaining Brains

On the one hand, this article is great. There is a lot of truth here and helpful kid-friendly language.

On the other hand, this line of thinking tends to lead parents and clinicians away from considering the possibility of 2e.

Our kids can compensate so wellโ€ฆright up until they canโ€™t.

21.09.2023 22:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
James and Susie
An allegory about what happens to smart kids who skate through elementary school, and don't get opportunities to develop persistence, grit, and the true self... James and Susie

Do you know a Susie in your life? Maybe itโ€™s you? Iโ€™m proud to have authored this video early in my advocacy journey.

06.09.2023 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
12 Things I Wish I Had Known About My Young Gifted Kids - Smart is not Easy Even though my oldest just graduated high school this year, I still remember how confusing it was when my kids were young. One was a super early reade

I knew my kids were different, but I couldnโ€™t put my finger on exactly how, or what was going on. Hereโ€™s what I wish I had known at the time.

05.09.2023 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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