Modeling and Teaching Our Kids to Reach Out and INCLUDE
Every year, as a principal, I hear the heart-breaking stories from parents and kids about not having friends, not being invited to play after school and never being invited to a birthday party....
View ArticleDo We REALLY Believe in Inclusion?
As an education system and society, we have made huge strides in the inclusion of students with visible disabilities in our classrooms, groups, sports, and friendships. I wonder, though, if we have...
View ArticleThe Wrecking Ball: A Story of Inclusion
Following a thought-provoking session on inclusion with colleague Diana Wilk at our district pro-d day (as a follow-up to a memorable day spent with Paula Kluth in the fall), I tried to share a story...
View ArticleInclusion Through Strengths: Learning With Logan
Note: this story of inclusion is shared with the encouragement and permission of Logan’s mother. Logan has been at James Hill Elementary since kindergarten. During this time, it has been easy to pick...
View ArticleSports Day: Shifting From Competition to Inclusion
Last year at James Hill, we made the decision to move away from points and 1st-4th place finishes for our annual elementary school Sports Day. We felt that the focus on points and winning was...
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