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3 key steps when designing inclusive spaces in K-12 schools

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This approach fosters environments where all students can learn and grow together. Its also an increasingly important aspect as studies, like one from the International Journal of Developmental Disabilities , show that inadequate support negatively impacts students mental health, physical health, and overall quality of life.

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Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

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“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed for Students with Disabilities including Neurodivergent Learners

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“A disability may be the result of combinations of impairments and environmental barriers , such as attitudinal barriers, inaccessible information, an inaccessible built environment or other barriers that affect people’s full participation in society [i].” of Australian undergraduate students reported having a learning disability.

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Accessibility Tools Can Be Transformative for Some Students. But at What Cost?

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I’m a special education teacher serving students in a self-contained class, and all of my students have moderate to severe learning disabilities including ADHD, intellectual disabilities, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

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How to Bring to Life the Science of Reading

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School principal Abraham agrees: “Having the students have the ability to really dive deep within that text and read the text multiple times is so important for comprehension, especially with our students that are English language learners or that might have a learning disability. [It

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These educators are using personalized learning to think differently about teaching

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This makes Chartwell an important model for us to understand how to personalize learning for all students. According to Fusion attendee, Steve Henderson, Head of Lower and Middle School, the key is to understand and create learning spaces that work for the diverse needs of Chartwell’s student body.

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There’s Magic in That Sound: How to Engage Students With Digital Music-Making Tools

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Furthermore, students with disabilities are sometimes unable to play a traditional instrument. Taylor Haun (left) with a student Through electronic music, students can learn new tools. It’s thrilling to see students with virtually no music background venture into this learning space.