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SIP and Sam Coffee Talk
A Deeper Dive into the Power of Language Changing Perspectives' Executive Director, Sam Drazin, paired up with Janelle Mercado, Coordinator of the Supporting Inclusive Practices, to create a collaborative conversation addressing barriers and innovative practices to...
What Do Educators Say About Changing Perspectives?
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...
End of Year Note From Our Executive Director, Sam Drazin
As the 2021-2022 academic year’s midpoint approaches, I have been reflecting on how schools have been navigating the first half of the school year. A single word is inadequate to sum up the current school year. During my school visits (some now in person!) I have...
Inclusive Schools Week
Week of December 6th
Inclusion. We all need it - especially after nearly 2 years apart due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We all want it. And, together, we can rebuild inclusion in our school communities. Since its inception in 2001, Inclusive Schools Week has celebrated the progress that...
Fall 2021 Note From
Our Executive Director,
Sam Drazin
If you are anything like me, you are probably wondering where the summer went and how it is possible a new school year is upon us. This has been a wild year-and-a-half to be working in education. I think everyone is ready to start fresh this fall with renewed...
Investing Stimulus Dollars with an Equity Focus
As districts and policymakers distribute educational funding from the American Rescue Plan, we have identified specific strategies to optimize the positive impact of stimulus dollars on students, especially those with disabilities. Read more at The Center for Learner...
Important Conversations about Diversity and Disability
Talking about disability and other differences between us can be difficult. However awareness of differences is the foundation to empathy. These communications help support our diverse communities and social-emotional learning. While difficult, these conversations are...
Disability is Diversity
Diversity is a common phrase in our world these days. We want inclusion for all regardless of national origin, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and more. There is one area of diversity, however, that often gets overlooked -- disability. And...
New Year Note from our Executive Director, Sam Drazin
As 2021 brings hope and optimism following a challenging 2020, I can’t help but sit back, watch the snow fall outside my window, and reflect about all that we have accomplished at Changing Perspectives over the last 12 months. The last year has been a test of...
Marin Schools Work With Changing Perspectives
Marin public school students will get help with reading and writing programs and social-emotional learning issues during the coronavirus pandemic through a $100,000 grant from a volunteer parents group. Read more ......
Savitha Sundar Interviews Sam Drazin
Changing Perspectives board member, Savitha Sundar, interviews Changing Perspectives Executive Director, Sam Drazin in her most recent podcast episode.
Fall ED Update from Sam Drazin
I remember speaking to schools in March when they first shut their doors in response to the pandemic. My refrain then was “I’m sure things will be back open and normal in the fall”. It is hard to believe that we are now midway through the fall months and we are still...
