How to challenge gifted students is always on the minds of educators and families. Just as important, educators are seeking ways to make sure that the curriculum is relevant and engaging for all students, especially culturally different students. While differentiation is an effective means of educating gifted students, and a number of models exist for ensuring that curriculum is rigorous and challenging, neglected in the discussion of differentiation is multicultural or culturally responsive curriculum. Using the Bloom-Banks Matrix, this session focuses on the dual purpose or goal of making the curriculum rigorous, both cognitively and multiculturally.