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Understanding Ourselves & Others: Summer Guide
A Summer Guide to Inclusive Play Changing Perspectives, in collaboration with The Inclusive Schools Network and Finding My Way Books, is pleased to share Understanding Ourselves and Others: A Summer Guide to Inclusive Play. Designed for K-8 students, the guide...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Addressing the Needs of Struggling Students: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Solutions Webinar
Guest speakers E. Christopher Williams, Associate Director of STEP at New York Institute of Technology, and Sam Drazin, Executive Director at Changing Perspectives, will join Dennis and Kristin from Kaplan Test Prep to talk about helping students feel seen and...
Addressing Trauma for Middle School Students with Disabilities
Changing Perspectives Executive Director Sam Drazin participated as a panelist in this webinar. With school closures and shutdowns, COVID-19 added additional anxiety and stress, a reality felt most acutely by students with disabilities with intersectional needs. The...
Social-Emotional Learning at Home: Parts One and Two
From Kids Included Together ... "#KITCanHelp for Parents! During this difficult time of quarantine due to Covid-19, parents may be wondering how they can help their kids. Join KIT and Sam Drazin of Changing Perspectives to talk about Social-Emotional Learning. What is...
