Gifted by Any Other Name: Culturally Responsive Teaching to Support Gifted Learners

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There are varying definitions of gifted – from a vast number of national definitions to differing theoretical foundations that inform our understanding. With all this variation, how can educators really know what to look for in our students? The answer may lie with the students we serve in our classrooms – in their stories, their strengths, and their challenges. Principles of culturally responsive practice serve as a guide for educators as we work to meet the needs of our increasingly diverse population of students, begging the question, could it be that gifted by any other name is still gifted?