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TR is joined by Alex Clough to talk about gifted learners and how to help them thrive in a Modern Classroom.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Differentiation Doesn't Work, by James Delisle
Differentiation Does, in Fact, Work, by Carol Tomlinson
NAGC and the NAGC Annual Convention
SENG: Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted and the SENG Annual Community Conference and Retreat
William and Mary Center for Gifted Education
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the upcoming CEC 2026 Convention and Expo
CEC-TAG
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Want to connect with other educators of color who are creating a more student-centered learning environment? Join our monthly Shades of Excellence meetup on Monday, April 28, 7pm ET. Register Here: https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6EV2CvlnTiaZ2TMiRXIOdw
Calling all school and district leaders! We are hosting a virtual Summer Summit on June 24th for leaders supporting Modern Classrooms educators. Leaders will learn practical skills from fellow leaders, attend workshops of their choice, and connect with the Modern Classrooms Project Leadership Collaborative community. Modern Classrooms co-founder Robert Barnett is our featured keynote speaker and will share insights from his book Meet Every Learner’s Needs alongside voices of students, educators, and leaders. We invite educators to share the summit with their leaders and invite leaders to register. Learn more and register here: www.modernclassrooms.org/summit
Want to learn more about Modern Classrooms and how you can get started with your own? Join us at our next info session on Thursday, April 29th at 6pm ET. Even if you can’t make it - you can still register to get an on-demand recording afterwards! Register here: modernclassrooms.org/webinars.
Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From either May 19th - June 22nd or June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free in places such as LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. To see if there’s an opportunity for you, check out modernclassrooms.org/apply-now
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Special Guest: Alexandra Clough.
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TR is joined by Alex Clough to talk about gifted learners and how to help them thrive in a Modern Classroom.
Read a summary of this episode on the Modern Classrooms Project blog.
Show Notes
Differentiation Doesn't Work, by James Delisle
Differentiation Does, in Fact, Work, by Carol Tomlinson
NAGC and the NAGC Annual Convention
SENG: Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted and the SENG Annual Community Conference and Retreat
William and Mary Center for Gifted Education
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the upcoming CEC 2026 Convention and Expo
CEC-TAG
Learning Experiences for the Upcoming Week
Want to connect with other educators of color who are creating a more student-centered learning environment? Join our monthly Shades of Excellence meetup on Monday, April 28, 7pm ET. Register Here: https://modernclassrooms.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6EV2CvlnTiaZ2TMiRXIOdw
Calling all school and district leaders! We are hosting a virtual Summer Summit on June 24th for leaders supporting Modern Classrooms educators. Leaders will learn practical skills from fellow leaders, attend workshops of their choice, and connect with the Modern Classrooms Project Leadership Collaborative community. Modern Classrooms co-founder Robert Barnett is our featured keynote speaker and will share insights from his book Meet Every Learner’s Needs alongside voices of students, educators, and leaders. We invite educators to share the summit with their leaders and invite leaders to register. Learn more and register here: www.modernclassrooms.org/summit
Want to learn more about Modern Classrooms and how you can get started with your own? Join us at our next info session on Thursday, April 29th at 6pm ET. Even if you can’t make it - you can still register to get an on-demand recording afterwards! Register here: modernclassrooms.org/webinars.
Want to start building your own Modern Classroom? Sign up for our summer Virtual Mentorship Program! From either May 19th - June 22nd or June 23rd - July 27th, work with one of our expert educators to build materials for your own classroom. We have scholarships all over the country so you can enroll for free in places such as LA, Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Alabama, and more. To see if there’s an opportunity for you, check out modernclassrooms.org/apply-now
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond on Twitter and Learning to Teach
Special Guest: Alexandra Clough.

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