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Disability Inclusion in Education: The Benefits & Importance for All Students
Disability Is Diversity Inclusion is the intentional design of educational systems that provide ALL students equal access, opportunities, and a sense of belonging. A truly inclusive environment does not value one marginalized group over another; instead, it recognizes...
7 Easy Ways To Promote Social-Emotional Learning In The Classroom
Research indicates that students who engage in social-emotional learning experience substantial improvements in their academic achievements, behavior, and overall well-being. As educators, teachers have a tremendous opportunity to shape the educational, social, and...
Social-Emotional Learning and Student Mental Health
Before the outbreak of COVID-19, the mental health of K-12 students was already a growing concern. However, the pandemic has worsened this mental health crisis even further. Lockdowns, extended periods of virtual learning, social isolation, and the impact of the virus...
5 Core Competencies of Social-Emotional Learning Fundamentals
If you work in education, it's no surprise that the focus has expanded beyond traditional academic subjects to include the holistic development of individuals. Social-emotional learning (SEL) has emerged as a critical component of education, emphasizing the...
Pandemic-caused isolation still impacting students’ social-emotional learning, says non-profit Changing Perspectives
In March 2020, the spread of the coronavirus caused schools to shut down, shifting students to online classes and isolating them at home. The pandemic has been incredibly traumatic – aside from the isolation, there has been a huge and unexpected change to their lives,...
Inclusive Schools Week 2023: December 4-8, 2023
Inclusive Schools Week is an annual event sponsored by the Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) and Stetson & Associates, Inc., which is held each year during the first full week in December. Since its inception in 2001, Inclusive Schools Week has celebrated the...
Sam Drazin’s Changing Perspectives Creates Inclusive Classrooms in 37 States and Counting
From Markets.BusinessInsider.com Born with Treacher Collins Syndrome, a rare congenital disorder resulting in facial anomaly and hearing loss, Sam's journey has been one of resilience and determination. Having undergone eight surgeries as a child, he has firsthand...
Could a Data-Driven Mindset Shift be the Key to A Sense of Belonging for All Students?
Changing Perspectives' Executive Director, Sam Drazin, participated in the first-ever in-person Community of Action with Educating All Learners. His group addressed the question of improving leader commitments and educator mindset shifts - to improve inclusion and...
Pennsylvania launches grant program for disability awareness curriculum
Our Executive Director, Sam Drazin, was recently quoted in an article about Pennsylvania's new disability awareness program! Dive Brief: Pennsylvania recently launched a grant program to seed curriculum programs across the state that highlight people with disabilities...
The Intersection Between Disabilities Awareness
and Self-Awareness
Making up approximately 15% of the world’s population, people with disabilities are the world’s largest minority. Some disabilities are visible immediately while others may be better described as invisible. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)...
Educators Speak Out: Hear What They Have to Say in Our Latest Feedback Report!
Changing Perspectives is in the midst of its most prolific year yet! More than 1,400 educators at 141 partner schools (and counting!) in 17 states are engaging 67,000+ students in building the skills that will support them personally, academically, and professionally...
Social-Emotional Learning in Schools
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) isn’t a new concept. But in the last few years it has become more important than ever before. Students today are navigating an incredibly complex world. Struggling to understand the impacts of COVID, and the increased awareness of...
