🧠 Posters don’t make a classroom inclusive. Relationships do. In this episode of Think Inclusive, Jennifer Gonzalez dives into what real inclusion looks like—and how educators can stay grounded when politics enter the classroom. 🎧 Listen or watch: mcie.org/think-inclus...

“Our kids don’t get to redo any of the minutes of their educational journey.” - Cathi Davis This quote hit us hard. Every day in school is a chance to build something better and more inclusive. Let’s not waste it. mcie.org/think-inclus... #InclusiveEducation #ThinkInclusive

Fun fact: The Ride Ahead was created with a majority-disabled crew, reinforcing the value of inclusive production practices. Check out the clip from our interview with Samuel and Dan Habib on Think Inclusive and find the full conversation on your favorite podcast app.

Thank you @mcie.org for such a thoughtful and affirming interview with Elizabeth! 🎙️🔠 Listen on your favorite podcast player, or visit: https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/elizabeth-bonker-empowering-nonspeakers-with-communication-and-education/ #thinkinclusive #nonspeakingautism #elizabethbonker

🚨 New trailer alert! 🚨 Season 13 of Think Inclusive drops Sept 4. Watch the trailer, tag a friend who cares about inclusion, and hit follow so you don’t miss an episode. #ThinkInclusive #InclusiveEducation #Podcast youtube.com/shorts/1kSN9...

We've heard some wild takes, but calling inclusive supports in general education “too restrictive” for a student with extensive support needs? That’s a new level of backwards. Let’s be clear: separating a child from their peers isn’t less restrictive... its exclusion dressed up as concern.

🎙️ New Think Inclusive episode just dropped — and it’s the season finale! Tim talks with Elizabeth Bonker about empowering nonspeaking folks who type to communicate. They dig into the silence around older typers, school support, and why communication access matters. 🔗 mcie.org/think-inclus...

Discover how the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s EmbraceAbilities project is revolutionizing support for students with extensive support needs in CA on the latest episode of Think Inclusive.

Narratives have the power to drive change. Here is a clip from Riley Mulcahy's conversation on Think Inclusive. Check it out on your favorite podcast player ~ Season 12 Episode 32

This Edutopia article is a great reminder that sketching and journaling can help us reflect on what we’re learning as educators. It’s a simple practice that can keep us connected to our purpose, especially when we’re working to include every learner. www.edutopia.org/article/sket...

"Special education research is, and must remain, a civil rights project—grounded in rigorous inquiry and unapologetically focused on dignity and access for all students." journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... @cecmembership.bsky.social

For thousands of young people with intellectual disabilities, programs like TerpsEXCEED offer independence, community, and purpose. But with federal funding in limbo, their futures are uncertain. www.edweek.org/teaching-lea... via @edweek.org

Another great video from 5 Moore Minutes with Dr. Shelley Moore. Designing for all learners from the start is much better than retrofitting! youtu.be/J_J_lp_4Oto?...

DEI in schools is at a crossroads. This piece from Chalkbeat explores how recent federal moves are reshaping public education. Here is what’s at stake for equity in classrooms. 🔗 www.chalkbeat.org/2025/06/20/t...

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Inclusive principals = stronger schools. 💪🏽 This EdWeek piece shows how inclusive leadership lifts teacher morale and builds better school communities. At MCIE, we believe every student deserves a leader who leads with belonging. 📖 www.edweek.org/leadership/h... #InclusiveEducation #Leadership

PSA: Inclusionists too, can flood the zone, with their inclusion stories.

Maybe the real epidemic isn’t autism—it’s exclusion. mcie.org/think-inclus...

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟 In this episode of Think Inclusive, Tim Villegas and Dr. Shelley Moore dive into the heart of inclusive education. 👉 Watch or listen by going to mcie.org/think-inclusive

Today is Monday. Inclusion always works. If it doesn't, it's not true inclusion—today, tomorrow, or any day.

Thank you @mcie.org for an amazing conversation about my 2024 Emmy Winning Doc. EVERYBODY DANCE - #Inclusion & #Accessibility are key. Listen here 💜💙 @journalautism.bsky.social @thinkingautism.bsky.social @docclub.bsky.social - mcie.org/think-inclus...

"Joining CEC changed the way I teach and connect with my students." From March 17–31, new members can join CEC at no cost and unlock: ✅ Expert resources ✅ Professional learning ✅ A supportive educator network Sign up today to grow, learn, and connect: exceptionalchildren.org/membership/a...

"The irony of segregating children in order to allow them to belong is absurd." - Dr. Priya Lalvani ICYMI: mcie.org/think-inclus...

Take a listen to @priya-lalvani.bsky.social on @mcie.org with @timvillegas.com on her discussion on the “battle” (metaphor) taken on by parents in inclusive education. I had a lot of thoughts: A thread 🧵 1/5 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

"The irony of segregating children in order to allow them to belong is absurd." - Dr. Priya Lalvani youtu.be/X5lgZERePTg?...

Children with disabilities swept up in DEI fight, advocates say “We are concerned, because while the administration may not be targeting students with disabilities, students with disabilities have other identities...” said @timvillegas.com. thehill.com/homenews/edu... via @thehill.com

"The salaries of 61 school staff nationwide, and the training they received to work with nearly 1,100 high schoolers with disabilities for a year and a half, was paid for by the ED." www.chalkbeat.org/2025/02/26/t... via @chalkbeat.org

🎧 In this timely episode of Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools, @emilykm-lpc.bsky.social, @timvillegas.com (of @mcie.org) and I dive into dismantling ableism in education. We explore how ableism is embedded in schools, the social model of disability, and more. Listen in. #Edusky

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Tim's about to test going live on Riverside.fm in a minute if you want to join in: riverside.fm/studio/think... 📺

This School Choice Week, CEC is waving the red flag on vouchers that redirect public funds to private schools that do not need to comply with federal disability laws. Funneling public funds from public education harms children & youth with disabilities. exceptionalchildren.org/sites/defaul...

Loved being able to chat with Kelley Coleman about how there are “no special education humans” on Think Inclusive via @mcie.org. Check out the highlight reel !📺 youtu.be/OqOXOskCCa8?...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! Dive into a powerful conversation with Kelley Coleman on Think Inclusive about navigating parenting a disabled child. Discover how vision statements at IEPs can change perspectives and promote inclusive communities. Listen now! #EduSky youtu.be/BzxEcXMnZJg?...

In the latest episode of Think Inclusive, Alida Miranda Wolff discusses the vital role of school leaders in modeling growth-oriented behaviors. She emphasizes that "everybody is watching you very closely," highlighting how leaders set the tone for their teams. Listen here: mcie.org/think-inclus...

MCIE is thrilled to release our 2023-2024 Annual Report. This year marked significant growth, collaboration, and impactful change in inclusive education, driven by our commitment to valuing every learner. Read the report: mcie.org/think-inclus...

As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on the powerful stories that inspire change and shape the future of inclusive education. One such story is that of Carolina and Jaiker, parents who fought tirelessly for the inclusion of their daughter Natalia, who has Down syndrome.

What message are we sending to all kids through our responses to challenging behaviors? Alex Shevrin Venet stops by the podcast to discuss inclusion, trauma, and behavior with Tim. Listen to Think Inclusive on Spotify or watch the episode on YouTube. #InclusionMatters #Behavior #TraumaInformed

Join us this Giving Tuesday to make a lasting impact by donating to support our mission of meaningful and successful inclusion for all learners in their neighborhood schools. Donate Here: secure.givelively.org/donate/maryl...

"Active engagement allows [learners] to grow as independent thinkers rather than passively waiting for their teacher or classmates to do the thinking for them." www.edutopia.org/article/boos... via @edutopia.bsky.social

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Join us on 1/22/25 at 7 PM ET for a free live webinar with special guests Jen Newton (Teaching is Intellectual) and Eric Garcia (The Independent) as we discuss the future of the IDEA in light of possible changes with the Department of Education. Register: bit.ly/IDEA-future

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Discover the power of music to transcend barriers with Reynols, an Argentine experimental rock band featuring a lead singer with Down syndrome. 1/

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