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 ...

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

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 ...

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, ...