Why do twice-exceptional students struggle in traditional schools?

Traditional schools tend to work best when kids fit a certain mold. Sit still, follow directions, do the worksheet, move on. But twice-exceptional kids? They toss that mold out the window. They’re busy dreaming up time machines while struggling to finish a paragraph. Their brains are bursting with ideas, yet something like dyslexia or ADHD makes it hard to show what they know. Teachers often don’t know what to make of them. Are they gifted or struggling? Spoiler: they’re both. And that’s where things get tricky. These kids need nuance, not labels. Athena Academy understands that brilliance and challenge can live in the same brain. It’s a place where your child doesn’t have to choose between being seen as smart or being supported. They get both.