Open Our Hearts to Inspiration

During a visit to Laguna Beach tide pools, a parent describes discovering a lone fish then a school of fish, which inspired her son to write a spontaneous short story. The post encourages parents to expose children to new experiences, as inspiration can arise unexpectedly and foster creativity.
Servicing 2e and 3e Learners Using Collins’ Culturally Responsive Multi-tiered System of Supports

This brief summarizes Collins’ Culturally Responsive Multi-tiered System of Supports (CR-MTSS), a whole-child framework integrating cognitive, social-emotional and cultural supports to serve twice- and thrice-exceptional learners. It outlines tiered interventions, differentiated instruction, and systems-level components to promote equity and rigorous, culturally relevant learning.