Smart is not Easy (2e, HiCap, PG, etc)

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

We must insist on a full investigation of Trump’s compromised status with Russia - subpeona Shvets and Mussayev!

Please insist on a full investigation of Trump’s status as a Russian asset - subpoena Shvets and Mussayev immediately!

Upcoming discussion group opportunity for gifted adults tinyurl.com/giftedadults25

🧵Why 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 "FEMA has turned out to be a disaster....I think we recommend that FEMA go away."

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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 district’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...

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 well…right up until they can’t.

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 it’s you? I’m proud to have authored this video early in my advocacy journey.

I knew my kids were different, but I couldn’t put my finger on exactly how, or what was going on. Here’s what I wish I had known at the time.