Instead of dwelling on the numerous challenges our world faces, we choose to spotlight small (and big) acts of rebellion. Hello Inclusionists, Everywhere you look, there are reasons for despair. Here is a non-exhaustive list of things I’ve read or watched that are keeping me hopeful. …imagine what it would be like if half or […]
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Tim Villegas spent nearly twenty years working with the kids Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said would “never hold a job,” “never write a poem,” and “never go out on a date.” In this edition of the Weeklyish, we revisit the early days of his career and share a much different vision of what students with
I’ve seen the future RFK Jr. says isn’t possible Read More »
The educational landscape is changing whether you like it or not. Some inclusionists are taking matters into their own hands. Hello Inclusionists, Recently, I had the privilege to spend time with Chelsea Hutchings, parent of a child with Down syndrome and fierce advocate for inclusive education in Georgia. Chelsea, who lives in Gwinnett County, experienced
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MCIE comes together and recognizes one another—individuals, organizations, companies, and collectives from different territories—to reaffirm a pact: to protect life in all its diversity. March 14, 2025 Today, we come together and recognize one another—individuals, organizations, businesses, and collectives from different lands—to reaffirm a pact: to protect life in all its diversity. We are currently
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In a recent journal article, Fuchs et al. refer to inclusion advocates as “abolitionists” and those supporting the status quo as “conservationists.” In this edition of the Weeklyish, we clarify that the new abolitionists argue for the abolition of the dual special and general education system, advocating for special education to be viewed as a
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are often misrepresented, but as inclusionists, we know the path to true inclusion has always faced challenges. In this edition of the Weeklyish, we share stories from fellow educators who are making a real impact through inclusive practices in public education. Hello Inclusionists, I love getting the weekend newspaper. I’ve
Do words even mean anything anymore? Read More »
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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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
Inclusion Stories is a five-episode audio documentary series produced by MCIE that tells the stories of families and school districts that have committed to pursuing authentic inclusive education. Chapter One: It Is a Long Story Chapter Two: What a Novel Idea Chapter Three: Everyone’s an Inclusive Educator Chapter Four: Everybody’s In, No Exceptions Chapter Five:
Join us in Annapolis, Mayland on August 6 & 7 for the second annual MCIE Summer Institute. The 2-day institute is designed to provide valuable insights on inclusive school leadership, team collaboration, and specially designed instruction for educators, families, and partners on the journey towards inclusive schooling.
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