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Decolonizing Education: What It Means for K-12 Teachers and Students ~ 1321

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In this episode, Tim Villegas talks with Emily Affolter about what it really means to teach in ways that honor students as whole people, especially during a time when equity work is being questioned and challenged. The conversation moves between big-picture ideas—like power, history, and schooling—and the everyday decisions educators make in classrooms and systems.

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How Instructional Audio Transforms the Inclusive Classroom with Lightspeed Technologies ~ 1318

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This episode explores how classroom sound shapes belonging, attention, and access—something we don’t always think about in conversations about inclusion. David Solomon from Lightspeed Technologies explains why clear, natural‑volume audio helps every learner, not just students with hearing differences. We also talk about student confidence, teacher vocal health, and the small design choices that make classrooms more inclusive.

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The world feels upside-down. Here’s how we can move forward.

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In a world where inclusion often feels like an uphill battle, this edition of the Weeklyish offers 21 practical ways to move inclusive education forward—starting today. Hello inclusionists, We live in a time when it’s easier to criticize than to collaborate. The world feels like it is upside-down. Conversations about education are often hijacked by

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Navigating Political Challenges in Education—Advice from Jennifer Gonzalez ~ 1303

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Watch this episode on YouTube. Navigating Political Challenges in Education—Advic | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Jennifer Gonzalez — National Board Certified Teacher and the voice behind Cult of Pedagogy. After more than a decade in classrooms, she now helps educators sharpen their craft with clear, practical guidance. Her work matters for inclusion because

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Cathi Davis on Creating Schools Where Every Learner Belongs ~ 1302

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Watch this episode on YouTube. Cathi Davis on Creating Schools Where Every Learne | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Cathi Davis is the principal of Ruby Bridges Elementary School in Woodinville, Washington, and the 2025 Washington State Principal of the Year. She leads a school built on the promise “we thought of you when we

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Using AI to Support Learners with Disabilities in the Classroom ~ 1036

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Listen to this episode on YouTube. Using AI to Support Learners with Disabilities in | RSS.com Show Notes About The Guest(s) DJ Nicholson is an experienced educator and advocate for inclusive education. She has a background in special education and has worked with students with disabilities for many years. DJ is passionate about finding innovative

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UDL Now with Katie Novak: Practical Strategies for Every Teacher ~ 1016

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Listen to this episode on YouTube. UDL Now with Katie Novak: Practical Strategies for | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Katie Novak is an internationally recognized education consultant, author of 11 books, graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and former assistant superintendent in Massachusetts. With over 20 years of experience in teaching and

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Why Schools Overuse Paraprofessionals in Inclusive Education (and What to Do Instead) ~ 1015

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Watch the episode on YouTube Why Schools Overuse Paraprofessionals in Inclusive | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Michael Giangreco is a University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Special Education at the University of Vermont and is affiliated with the UVM Center on Disability and Community Inclusion. He’s authored over 200 publications, presented across the U.S. and internationally, and is known for

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Every Child Can Fly: Building Inclusive Classrooms from the Start ~ 1005

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Watch the episode on YouTube Every Child Can Fly: Building Inclusive Classrooms | RSS.com Show Notes About the Guest(s) Jani Kozlowski is a Technical Assistance Specialist with the Early Childhood TA Center at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill). She previously served as the inclusion lead for the Office of

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Don’t We Already Do Inclusion?: A Conversation with Paula Kluth ~ 202

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In this episode, host Tim Villegas interviews Dr. Paula Kluth, an expert in inclusive education. They discuss the concept of reverse inclusion and whether it can be a stepping stone to authentic inclusion. Dr. Kluth shares her insights on ways educators can promote inclusion in their local schools and the role of technology in the classroom. The conversation highlights the importance of challenging traditional models of education and creating inclusive environments that meet the needs of all learners.

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