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As an Indigenous educator teaching future teachers, I find myself constantly advocating for inclusivity and cultural safety in classrooms. Yet, as an IBPOC parent, I struggle to send my own children to school where they often feel like they don’t belong. Being visibly different in a system that hasn’t yet embraced true diversity makes it hard for them to feel safe and included. Some schools are ahead when it comes to cultural inclusivity, and I’m thankful for that progress. But as my mom, a residential school survivor, often says: “I guess more work needs to be done yet.” It’s not enough for only some children to feel welcome — every school must commit to this work, ensuring cultural safety for all. On top of that, as a parent of a neurodiverse children, I see firsthand how much more our schools need to learn about embracing neurodiversity. Our children deserve spaces where their differences aren’t just tolerated but celebrated. We owe it to them to create schools that are truly inclusive, safe, and understanding. I say this out of respect for those doing the work and out of frustration for those not willing to.

The idea of an inclusive Education is to integrate children with disabilities and minority groups into the mainstream educational systems and not have separate schools. If that must be successful then Educational Policies on Inclusive Education must focus on provision of materials, structures, curriculums and trainings that will favour both able and disable children in one classroom and in one school. One of the key areas that policy makers should focus on is including the study of "Sign Language" in basic school curriculums from Kindergarten. This will make it possible for all children to interact easily with hearing impaired children in the same class comfortably without any prejudice. It will also contribute largely to the success of inclusivity in any jurisdiction. The training should begin from teacher training colleges where Teachers and Educators are trained, to make available enough human resources to make such policies successful. It must also be a core subject and not an elective one so all Educators and teachers can have basic knowledge in it. I will later upload a paper I wrote on sign languages. Thank you © Sebastian P.K. Adehoke M.A. Educational Leadership and Management #inclusivity #education #signlanguage #disability #children #schools #educators #policies

Let's debunk the misconception that Latino parents are disengaged from their children's education. What is true is that... 💡 Latino parents are deeply committed to their children's academic success, but systemic barriers such as language barriers and cultural differences often hinder their engagement. 💡 As education leaders, it's essential to foster inclusive environments, provide support, and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Latino parents to their children's educational journey. Here are 6 Must Dos for district leaders supporting Latino communities 🔎 Show that you love and care for their children (Amor y Cuidado) 🔎 Establish network of supports for students and families (Apoyos) 🔎 Provide various opportunities for engagement (Oportunidades) 🔎 Develop collaboration structures (Juntos) 🔎 Consistently communicate with parents in SPANISH (Comunicacion) 🔎 Develop trust and respect with community (Confianza) Need help? Let's connect here 😊. #EquityInEducation #LatinoParents #Inclusion #debunkingmisconceptions

An interesting week to date, fired up on Sunday by Tom Shakespeare's A Point of View after a low couple of days mithering about inclusion. What can I do? I have worked hard to learn and qualify and I continue to learn from others. I am about to start a new qualification "Inclusive education" with University of Aberdeen. My own ND tends to squash my confidence. This academic year I will try to have more confidence and continue to educate on Inclusion and Accessibility. #HigherEducation #FurtherEducation #Inclusion #InclusiveEducation #Accessibility #EducationForAll #AccessibleEducation #InclusiveLearning #EducationAccessibility #EquityInEducation #DiversityAndInclusion #AccessibleLearning #InclusiveTeaching #SpecialEducation #DisabilityInclusion #UniversalDesignForLearning #EducationMatters #EducationEquity #AccessForAll #LearningWithoutLimits

📚Ignacio Estrada's words mean so much to us at MWC. 💪🏾A common experience we share across our team is standing up for Disability Justice in education by challenging ingrained biases, even when it's uncomfortable. 👩🏾🏫💬 SUNDAY STORYTIME: Picture being in an IEP meeting advocating for a Black 10th-grade male student with emotional disabilities. The general education English teacher refuses to adapt her instruction, citing that her class works just fine for kids who respond to her preferred lecture teaching style. She is doubly down on she does not want him in her room and insisting that he belongs in a self-contained English classroom if he needed so many accommodations... in front of the student. When I spoke up about how this was a wildly inappropriate, biased, and deficit-based mindset, I was reprimanded for making HER upset. This isn't just about one student - it's about upholding the rights of every kid in her classroom, and that school building...especially since she became the ELA Department Chair the next year and the schoolwide instructional coach the a couple years later. 📣This story speaks volumes about many things but we want you to remember this one key thing: EVERY CHILD DESERVES TO FEEL BELONGING AND SAFETY IN THEIR CLASSROOM AND HAVE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS LEARNING - REGARDLESS OF HOW THEY LEARN!🗣️ #SundayStorytime #DisabilityJustice #Commrades #EmotionalDisability #EquityInEducation #SpecialEducation #Teaching #Learning #IEP #RepresentationMatters #SaySomething #EquityMatters #InclusiveEducation #StandUpForStudents

"Children benefit when they see their own social identities, including race, culture, and gender, in the individuals who educate and care for them. “ Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a necessary reminder that supporting and recruiting Asian American and Pacific Islander early educators to diversify the workforce benefits not only the profession but also the classroom. Read more from this article on how we can increase their presence in early childhood education. https://lnkd.in/dxX-S3PC

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 2024 marks 30 years since the adoption of the Salamanca Statement on Inclusion in education the principle of inclusive education, which advocates for the education of all children, regardless of their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, linguistic, or other conditions, in schools. We have to look intently on the impact it has had on persons with disabilities in accessing education .So that we can refine all the inclusive practices in educational institutions and many others. #SpecialEducationNeeds #InclusiveEducation

"The young people who attend RMHS, from diverse backgrounds and with equally diverse identities—sexual orientation, gender identity, learning ability, disabilities, and race—aren’t just preparing for the future; they’re actively shaping it, guided by a Montessori philosophy that prizes hands-on learning, self-direction, and collaborative freedom." Check out this article about River Montessori High School featured in The Advocate magazine! <link below> https://lnkd.in/eysUiQHB

"Disability is not a barrier; it's a unique perspective. Embrace diversity, champion inclusion, and empower every individual to shine brightly, regardless of ability." #specialeducator #Educator #Teacher #Job #Specialeducationteacher #Primaryteacher #linkedin #Specialschool #Secondaryeducation #Learnenglish #Academics #curriculum

Names Matter! In early childhood education, it's crucial to respect and celebrate the unique names of our students. Names carry cultural, familial, and historical significance, shaping our sense of self and belonging. By learning the correct pronunciation of each child's name, we show respect, consideration, and create a more inclusive classroom environment. Let's make every child feel valued and appreciated for who they are! #DEI #EarlyChildhoodEducation #RespectNames #Inclusion #Diversity #ClassroomCommunity #ocaeycdei #OCAEYC #ECE #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhooddevelopment For inspiration, check out these books: My Name is a Story, Your Name is a Song, The Name Jar, My Name is Yoon, Alma and How She Got Her Name, My name is María Isabel, How Nivi Got Her Names"