https://www.edweek.org/inclusion Inclusion en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leaders/2026/how-nashville-dismantled-segregated-classrooms-for-students-with-disabilities Nashville overhauled special education to prioritize inclusion, and changed school culture. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leaders/2026/how-nashville-dismantled-segregated-classrooms-for-students-with-disabilities https://www.edweek.org/leaders/teaching-learning/why-inclusive-classrooms-benefit-every-student-not-just-those-with-disabilities/2026/02 Inclusive practices improve outcomes for all students and require deep system change. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leaders/teaching-learning/why-inclusive-classrooms-benefit-every-student-not-just-those-with-disabilities/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-missed-opportunity-in-sel-centering-students-with-disabilities/2026/01 Students with learning differences are not always considered in the design or implementation of SEL programs. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-missed-opportunity-in-sel-centering-students-with-disabilities/2026/01 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/video-how-one-district-made-pickleball-an-inclusive-varsity-sport/2025/10 Kids with IEP and 504 plans play alongside their peers on one district's varsity pickleball team. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:50:13 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/video-how-one-district-made-pickleball-an-inclusive-varsity-sport/2025/10 https://www.edweek.org/group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-special-education Your Guide to Special Education Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:02:16 GMT https://www.edweek.org/group-subscriptions/teaching-learning/get-an-instant-download-your-guide-to-special-education https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/how-district-leaders-align-curriculum-assessment-and-instruction-for-student-success Join K-12 leaders as they share strategies for aligning curriculum, assessment, and instruction to support all learners. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:56:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/how-district-leaders-align-curriculum-assessment-and-instruction-for-student-success https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/ais-potential-in-special-education-what-teachers-and-parents-think/2024/08 A report examines parents' and educators' perspectives on AI use for students with disabilities. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:49:04 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/ais-potential-in-special-education-what-teachers-and-parents-think/2024/08 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/video-how-this-state-is-creating-an-inclusive-experience-for-special-education-students/2024/07 This state is working to keep special education students in the classroom, learning alongside their peers. Here's how. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:56:57 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/video-how-this-state-is-creating-an-inclusive-experience-for-special-education-students/2024/07 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/students-with-disabilities-have-gotten-their-dignity-back-at-this-high-school/2024/06 A state partnership involving 16 schools aims to ensure that students with disabilities spend more of their time in mainstream classrooms. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:54:56 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/students-with-disabilities-have-gotten-their-dignity-back-at-this-high-school/2024/06 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-one-school-fosters-belonging-for-students-with-disabilities/2024/05 The school transformed what has traditionally been a model of exclusion in U.S. education. Thu, 30 May 2024 17:59:04 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/how-one-school-fosters-belonging-for-students-with-disabilities/2024/05 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/5-tips-to-help-students-with-disabilities-feel-like-they-belong/2024/04 An expert on fostering a sense of belonging in schools for students with disabilities offers advice on getting started. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/5-tips-to-help-students-with-disabilities-feel-like-they-belong/2024/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/inside-a-school-that-doesnt-single-out-students-with-special-needs/2024/04 Students with disabilities at this school near Seattle rarely have to leave mainstream rooms to receive the services they need. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/inside-a-school-that-doesnt-single-out-students-with-special-needs/2024/04 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/downloadable-does-your-school-use-these-10-dimensions-of-student-belonging/2024/04 These principles are designed to help schools move from inclusion of students with disabilities in classrooms to true belonging. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/downloadable-does-your-school-use-these-10-dimensions-of-student-belonging/2024/04 This model for inclusive education benefits students of all abilities, and the teachers instructing them. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/schools-should-boost-inclusion-of-students-with-disabilities-special-olympics-leader-says/2024/01 Schools have work to do to ensure students with intellectual and developmental disabilities feel a sense of belonging, Tim Shriver said. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:54:02 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/schools-should-boost-inclusion-of-students-with-disabilities-special-olympics-leader-says/2024/01 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/creating-inclusive-classrooms-for-blind-students-can-benefit-everyone-heres-how/2023/08 6 questions with a teacher who has dedicated her career to teaching and supporting blind children. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 18:29:36 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/creating-inclusive-classrooms-for-blind-students-can-benefit-everyone-heres-how/2023/08 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/6-rules-for-engaging-students-with-intellectual-disabilities-in-sports/2022/11 Here's how to get started with unified sports, where students with and without intellectual disabilities can play together. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:48:40 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/6-rules-for-engaging-students-with-intellectual-disabilities-in-sports/2022/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/unified-sports-level-the-playing-field-for-students-with-disabilities/2022/11 Interest is growing in unified sports, where students with and without intellectual disabilities can play and compete together. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:20:16 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/unified-sports-level-the-playing-field-for-students-with-disabilities/2022/11 https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/critical-ways-leaders-can-build-a-culture-of-belonging-and-achievement-br-br Explore innovative practices for using technology to build an environment of belonging and achievement for all staff and students. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:26:36 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/critical-ways-leaders-can-build-a-culture-of-belonging-and-achievement-br-br https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-build-inclusive-classrooms/2022/08 If teachers start from the premise that all students can make valuable contributions, that opens avenues to success. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:00:26 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-build-inclusive-classrooms/2022/08 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-inclusive-teachers-must-be-asset-based-believers/2021/09 Four veteran educators share tips on supporting students with learning differences as they return to classrooms during this pandemic year. Sun, 05 Sep 2021 21:39:14 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-inclusive-teachers-must-be-asset-based-believers/2021/09 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-q-a-collections-the-inclusive-classroom/2021/08 Ten years of posts from experienced teachers of students with learning differences. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 20:48:09 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-q-a-collections-the-inclusive-classroom/2021/08 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/special-education-definition-statistics-and-trends/2019/12 What is special education and what do we know about the student special education population and the teachers who educate them? Tue, 17 Dec 2019 22:40:50 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/special-education-definition-statistics-and-trends/2019/12 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-our-district-reimagined-special-education/2019/09 We should have one nimble education system that serves all students, writes Colorado educator Steve Sandoval. Mon, 16 Sep 2019 05:39:16 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-our-district-reimagined-special-education/2019/09 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/overlooked-how-teacher-training-falls-short-for-english-learners-and-students-with-ieps/2019/05 Many English-learners and students with disabilities spend lots of time in the general education classroom, and yet teachers there often lack training in how to meet their needs Tue, 14 May 2019 23:01:56 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/overlooked-how-teacher-training-falls-short-for-english-learners-and-students-with-ieps/2019/05 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-students-with-disabilities-deserve-inclusion-its-also-the-best-way-to-teach/2019/05 Inclusion doesn't just mean throwing disabled students into general education classrooms without support. Wed, 08 May 2019 01:06:25 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-students-with-disabilities-deserve-inclusion-its-also-the-best-way-to-teach/2019/05