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Twice-Exceptional (2E) Students: Characteristics and Educational Considerations

N2Y

But, they may also have great difficulty with homework and project completion because of executive functioning challenges stemming from Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, the very definition of gifted is debatable. What about IDEA?

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Change the Game: Using Minecraft to Teach Students with Autism

Edsurge

So it began as STEM design challenges for my older, more adept students. And while I love LEGOs, Minecraft is definitely easier to build in scale and clean up, not to mention less likely to hurt your foot in a misstep. I decided to check it out for myself. Soon though, I realized it could be used for much more.

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To fight teacher shortages, schools turn to custodians, bus drivers and aides 

The Hechinger Report

They’ve been taking turns presenting on disabilities such as dyslexia, brain injuries and deafness; Noble gave hers, on assistive technologies for children with physical disabilities, last week. We definitely have blinders on. Her 24 classmates smile and wave as they log on from different states.