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Luca’s Casual Inclusion of Disability Creates a More Inclusive and Accepting Society
From RespectAbility: "It is refreshing to see a character with a disability like this and have it be just part of him and not a big plot point."
On ‘Sesame Street,’ Two New Black Muppets Teach Kids About Systemic Inequality, Racism
From WBUR: "Throughout the show’s 52-year history, 'Sesame Street' has taken on many societal issues. The new characters are part of a series called 'The ABC’s of Racial Literacy."
Integrating Music into Social-Emotional Learning
From Edutopia: "A strategy for guiding preschoolers to identify and manage their emotions with a little help from Muddy Waters, Beethoven, and the Beatles."
5 Sensible Guidelines for Interacting with Disabled People
From Forbes: "The worst ableism is usually structural, but disability prejudice and discomfort between individuals still affects disabled people’s everyday lives."
SEL Begins With the Teacher
From Edutopia: How teachers can use social and emotional learning to help middle school students build confidence.
What the Research Says About the Academic Power of Friendship
From KQED: "Students with no friends receive lower grades and are less academically engaged compared to those with even just one friend.”
In Schools, Finding Hope At A Hopeless Time
From Edutopia: Research shows that hope is a measurable, learnable skill—and to feel hopeful, students and teachers have to work at it.
Helping Preschoolers to See Themselves and Others in Literature
From Edutopia: An author studies program focused on Black, Indigenous, and authors of color helps students to both see themselves and learn about different cultures, traditions, and families.
How To Help High School Students Develop Empathy
From Edutopia: Writing exercises, opportunities for cultural exchange, and encouraging active listening can lead to more empathy among teens.
Students With Limited Verbal Capabilities Can Thrive In Inclusive Classrooms
From Edutopia: With the right support, students who cannot rely on natural speech to communicate can do well in integrated classrooms.