I remember how nervous I was when I accepted the position as the teacher for gifted students in our building. The task seemed overwhelming—meeting the needs of students who could think faster, harder, and smarter than any of our regular learners. What could I possibly do to impact the lives and learning for this new arrangement of students I was about to educate?
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