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I seriously cannot get enough of these ideas- which aren’t radical but grounded in research and knowledge but which could truly upend the system that isn’t working for ANYONE. The brilliant Jill Hahn-Jakulski always had us teaching multiple subject which allowed for more wiggle room than most teachers had, I spent more time with my students and we could explore not just subjects but feelings more in depth - I can’t imagine getting to do that on a much bigger scale. #revolution #inclusivebydesign #startfresh #voiceandchoice

Children learn through discovery, through the ability to pursue what they’re interested in, to wonder and explore, to be curious, and to investigate. 🔍💡 And that’s why we named our framework for early care and education Discovery Driven Learning®. Take a look at #DiscoveryDrivenLearning in action! 👉https://bh.social/4cr6nWb

This is a jam packed article of helpful guidance, evidence based strategies, tools and resources in #edtech supporting equitable access for students with disabilities! The authors present 10 actionable suggestions for seamless implementation of technology tools and approaches, emphasizing the importance of alignment with existing initiatives and policies, user-friendliness, engagement, and ongoing support. 🔑Takeaways that align with the CITES Framework: -Prioritize Accessibility from the outset -Emphasize Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Principles -Provide High-Quality Professional Development -Foster Collaboration and Shared Decision-Making Also 💜 mentions of OSEP funded projects at CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) that created the following: CORGI: digital graphic organizers that are infused with the principles UDL to make them even more flexible and accessible. SNUDLE: a digital notebook that helps elementary school students learn science through active participation. It aims to lower barriers to learning science by providing support and scaffolding to help students use science notebooks effectively. Christine Fox

Imagine being in a world where you choose to start a family with 1 or multiple children, developing dreams and hopes for them only to have school districts push pause on you? Parents being left out of policy conversations and the overall school decision making process has slowly become the norm, therefore diminishing parent power. It’s time to take it back. Don’t get us wrong, parents will always have power. They will always be the experts. After all, they know what’s best for their children. But, is this common knowledge? Last week, we brought in a powerful group of parent leaders to convene and discuss: the how, the why, and the PLAN of how to recenter parents in the space of transforming education. Parent Organizing Institute was more than an event. It was the start to something EPIC. The question is: Are you joining? https://lnkd.in/e96W7EHQ

In this impactful blog for #WorldMentalHealthDay, my Chemonics International colleagues, Nada Raslan and Ashley Hill, share how combining trauma-informed and holistic inclusion approaches to education programming in fragile contexts can ensure educators can support diverse learners in high-risk settings. They also provide three practical steps that development practitioners and educators can take to integrate trauma-informed approaches holistically into #EducationInEmergenices programs. Take a deeper dive here: https://ow.ly/Qe8S30sHgIw

Explore the transformative power of assistive technology through the inspiring story of Tania Finlayson, a trailblazer who, despite living with cerebral palsy and being unable to speak, co-developed an eye-gaze communication system. This revolutionary technology allows individuals with severe disabilities to control computers with their eyes, opening up a world of possibilities for communication and interaction. In this video, we delve into the broader impact of assistive technologies, from screen readers and voice recognition software to adaptive devices that empower individuals to overcome barriers in education, employment, and daily life. These tools are not just enhancing accessibility—they're enabling full participation in society. Curious about how technology is reshaping the lives of people with disabilities? Watch the full webinar to discover how these innovations are creating new opportunities and transforming the way we think about inclusion and empowerment.

Reminder that the deadline to vote in our proposal for SXSW EDU is tomorrow, August 18th. Vote in the link below (sign up required) — remember that "Arrow up" is for yes! 💡Our proposal in a nutshell: Schools' infrastructure must be reimagined to address growing attention issues among students. It is imperative to understand the infrastructure of schools and the skills stakeholders need to ensure student success. Participants will explore foresight, speculative, and neurodesign tools to collectively simulate a future-ready educational infrastructure that fosters creativity, cognitive flexibility, and resilience through academic rigor. By the end of the session, participants will have gained basic knowledge of the necessary tools to initiate meaningful change in their community. 🔗Link to vote: https://lnkd.in/d9sNX36b 🧩 Tutorial on how to cast your vote: https://lnkd.in/djbuacGQ #SXSWEDU #PanelPicker #neurodesign #actionresearch #DesignThinking #designresearch

You should register for this webinar if you want to: ⭐ Discover the ingredients evidence shows are essential to create a high-quality youth programming experience. ⭐ Understand what successful implementation of the essential ingredients looks like. ⭐ Learn how to make your program measurable from the start to ensure you can go to infinity and beyond with your desired impact.

Lydie and I are holding part 2- The Next 3 Big Lies We are presenting another free training for our communities this Thurs eve Feb 15th at 7:30 pm EST Click here to Register for free. https://lnkd.in/e8HUE-2T (Yes there will be a replay for those who register, yet attending LIVE is where the magic happens.) Topic- The Next 3 Big Lies As you know, knowledge is power. A lack of knowledge is a lack of power. So we will unpack the Next 3 Big Lies we've been fed throughout our lives that have disempowered humanity and might still be impacting you. As chosen by you our, communities.   1) You are NOT enough   2) You have to earn Love   3) Just Follow the science (we'll unpack controlled by genetics here too) Next, we'll bring forth the TRUTH so that you can set YOURSELF FREE!!!. We'll close with what you can implement daily to erase this type of programming and live fully empowered. Abundant Blessings, Lou & Lydie #3biglies #empowement #setyourselffree #consciousnesstraining #selfempowerment #freeonlinetraining #taolivingimmersion #lifebydesign

📢 Calling all educators passionate about cultivating equity and care in the classroom! Join Senior Executive Director, Mary List, from Children's Literacy Initiative at the Illinois Head Start Annual Conference on Wednesday, March 13th! Mary will present "Building Bridges: Cultivating Equity and Care in the Classroom," a transformative session empowering educators to weave the threads of identity and culturally responsive teaching into their practice. Through engaging small group discussions, attendees will share insights and strategies, collaboratively generating a practical list of actionable steps to strengthen these crucial connections in their classrooms. 'Building Bridges' is not just a session; it's an opportunity to transform teaching practices and cultivate classrooms that celebrate diversity, prioritize relationships, and foster a culture of equity and care.