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Who’s afraid of Douglas Fuchs?

What happens when groundbreaking research supporting inclusive education meets fierce resistance from within the field itself? The answer reveals a deeper struggle about how we serve learners with disabilities. Hello Inclusionists, I thought, somewhat naively, that when Cole et al. published their study in 2022, The Relationship Between Special Education Placement and High School Outcomes,

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Exploring IDEA’s Future Amidst Changing Political and Educational Landscapes ~ 1217

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Navigating Disability Advocacy Amidst Political Ch | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Dr. Jen Newton: Associate Professor in Special Education at Ohio University with expertise in strengths-based approaches to families, early childhood inclusion, and socially just educational practices. Dr. Newton has previously taught at James Madison University and

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Embracing Inclusion: Navigating Disability in Education and Parenting with Kelley Coleman ~ 1216

Watch the episode on YouTube now. Embracing Inclusion: Navigating Disability in Educ | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Kelley Coleman is an influential advocate and author specializing in parenting children with disabilities. Over a decade into her journey of raising a child with multiple disabilities, Kelley has become a voice of insight and support

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How Leaders Can Cultivate Belonging and Promote Connection in Schools with Alida Miranda-Wolff ~ 1215

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Building Bridges: How Leaders Can Truly Connect an | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Alida Miranda-Wolff is an accomplished diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practitioner. She is a three-time guest on the Think Inclusive podcast, showcasing her expertise in cultivating inclusive cultures. Alida is the founder and

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Announcing the MCIE Annual Report for 2023-2024: A Year of Transformative Inclusive Education

The Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE) is thrilled to announce the release of our Annual Report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. ​ This year has been a remarkable journey of growth, collaboration, and impactful change in inclusive education. ​ Our commitment to ensuring that every learner is valued, belongs, and receives effective instruction alongside

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Inclusion Stories

Chapter One: It Is a Long Story Chapter One: It Is a Long Story | RSS.com Chapter Two: What a Novel Idea Chapter Two: What a Novel Idea | RSS.com Chapter Three: Everyone’s an Inclusive Educator Chapter Three: Everyone’s an Inclusive Educator | RSS.com Chapter Four: Everybody’s In, No Exceptions Chapter Four: Everybody’s In, No

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‘The Other Kids’: A Conversation about Inclusion, Trauma, and Behavior with Alex Shevrin Venet ~ 1214

Watch the episode now on YouTube. ‘The Other Kids’: A Conversation about Inclusion, | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Alex Shevrin Venet: Alex is an educator, consultant, and author known for her work in trauma-informed and equity-centered education. She has authored “Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education” and “Becoming an Everyday Change Maker.” With a background in

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Sonic Rebels: How Reynols Shatters Stereotypes with Every Note ~ 1213

Watch now on YouTube. Sonic Rebels: How Reynols Shatters Stereotypes wit | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Alan Courtis is an Argentine experimental musician known for his work with the band Reynols. Founded in 1993, the band is distinctive in the experimental rock scene, especially since its lead singer, Miguel Tomasin, has Down syndrome.

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Exploring Virtual Education’s Potential for Inclusive Learning Environments ~ 1212

Watch now on YouTube. Exploring Virtual Education’s Potential for Inclus | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Alexis Thomason is an accomplished virtual art instructor at the Pearson Georgia Connections Academy. She has a robust background in teaching, having spent 25 years in various educational roles. Initially starting her career in middle school education with

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Breaking Down Myths: The True Cost of Inclusive Education ~ 1211

Watch the episode on YouTube. Exploring Virtual Education’s Potential for Inclus | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s): Jamie Sowers: Jaime is a dedicated special education director focused on teacher retention and hiring. As Clinical Advisory Team Director at BlazerWorks, he aids school districts in recruitment and retention, emphasizing post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities.

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