Think Inclusive

Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Dan Watt is a distinguished producer and director, recognized for his work on the 2024 Emmy Award-winning documentary “Everybody Dance.” With a rich background in film, Dan has worked on notable projects with Columbia Pictures, including “House Bunny” and “Just Go with It.” Beyond film […]

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Dr. Priya Lalvani is a professor of Disability Studies at Montclair State University, where she also coordinates inclusive education graduate programs. Holding a PhD in developmental psychology from CUNY and a Master of Arts in Special Education from Columbia University, Dr. Lalvani brings over […]

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 […]

Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Dr. Rebecca Brooks serves as an Associate Professor of Education for the School of Education and Program Director for the Aspiring Scholars Program (an inclusive post-secondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities) at California State University at San Marcos. Dr. Brooks has worked with […]

Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes Summary In this conversation, Tim Villegas and Jenna Rufo discuss the current state of special education, focusing on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the need for reform. They explore the importance of inclusion practices, the challenges of funding and educational placement, and the bureaucratic hurdles […]

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Val Brown is a Black mom from North Carolina. She believes that education is a vehicle for social change, and encourages parents, caregivers, and educators to engage in public discourse about critical topics because it allows them to learn with and from others. Andrew […]

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 […]

Watch the episode now on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Connie Senior is an Assistant Director and Project Manager for Project SHINE at YAI. She has over 27 years of experience in neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental health. With extensive experience advocating for and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Connie plays a […]

Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Glenna Wright-Gallo, is the most recent assistant secretary in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the United States Department of Education under the previous administration and a seasoned expert in public education, focusing on special education and policy implementation. With nearly two […]

Watch the episode on YouTube. Show Notes About the Guest(s): Sam Drazin is the founder and Executive Director of Changing Perspectives, an organization focused on promoting inclusive education and social inclusion. Sam has extensive experience as a former teacher and is a sought-after speaker and consultant for schools seeking to implement inclusive practices. Under Sam’s […]