💡 Key Themes: 1️⃣ Mediation — Self-regulation links social skills to school attachment. 2️⃣ Development — 7th graders show higher attachment than 6th graders. 3️⃣ Competencies — Social skills and self-regulation support school belonging.

•A real-world example of how an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) builds teacher candidates’ capacity to differentiate for 2E students •Applications for inservice professional learning to strengthen teachers’ effective use of differentiation

💡 Key Themes: 1️⃣ Underrepresentation — ~10% of students, but only ~2% in gifted programs 2️⃣ Access & Support — Equitable pathways shape academic outcomes 3️⃣ Gatekeeping — Teacher beliefs and referrals influence recognition

💡 Key Themes: 1️⃣ Idea Generation — Fluency, originality, flexibility 2️⃣ Digging Deeper — Synthesis, ambiguity-handling 3️⃣ Openness & Courage — Curiosity, imagination, risk-taking 4️⃣ Inner Voice — Persistence, self-direction, awareness

🎯 Major Findings 🇨🇳 China: Strong focus on technical proficiency and skill mastery 🇺🇸 United States: Emphasis on self-awareness and creative expression ✨ These differences influence how gifted art students grow, learn, and thrive