Rather than a one-off gesture, inclusion is an ongoing cycle that begins with course design, continues through delivery and comes full circle with assessments and feedback. Based on my experience, ...

The special education student population in California and nationwide has grown in recent years. The reasons are complex and at least partially related to increased awareness and identification of ...

Does the social and structural system reward teachers for including all students? Unfortunately not. Does the social and structural system punish teachers for excluding certain students? Absolutely ...

In preparation for current and future teaching roles, this workshop series recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in teaching effectiveness. To have an equitable teaching environment for ...

Take a moment to reflect on your classroom practices! Below are five quick scenarios. Think about how you would respond to each and jot down your thoughts. Pronoun Check: A student shares their ...

In 2013, the Being Black at the University movement, which gained traction through the #BBUM Twitter campaign, and the University of Michigan’s Understanding Race theme semester — a blend of ...

Growing up, I was always taught to be inclusive to everyone, especially my classmates who I would see every day. My godbrother has autism, and being inclusive has always been important to me because I ...

Inclusive education cannot survive on goodwill alone. Without teachers who are confident, competent and supported in making ...

Back-to-school season is often filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety for students. While this is true for all students, including those who are neurotypical, neurodiverse, or disabled, ...

Nice people are nice enough. But those who exhibit true kindness scratch at something deeper. Small talk (in small doses) is perfectly fine, but big talk builds real connections. There’s a palpable ...