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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · 18h

Inclusion isn’t a place—it’s a mindset.

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How do we stay connected in a polarized world?

Brit Barron—speaker, author, and comedian—joins Tim to talk about disagreement, empathy, and building bridges without compromising your values.

Listen now: mcie.org/think-inclusive/how-to-talk-to-people-you-disagree-with-insights-from-brit-barron-1305

How to Talk to People You Disagree With—Insights from Brit Barron ~ 1305

Learn how to talk to people you disagree with through the lens of Brit Barron's insights on empathy, inclusion, and building bridges without compromising your values.

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · 8d

What does punk rock have to do with inclusive education? 🎸
We sat down with Jack Pearpoint—legend of the inclusion movement—to explore how radical listening, person-centered planning, and a rebellious spirit helped shape decades of change in schools.

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Radical Listening: How Jack Pearpoint’s Punk Rock Spirit Shaped Inclusive Education ~ 1304

Discover how Jack Pearpoint’s punk rock ethos and radical listening transformed inclusive education through person-centered planning tools like MAPS and PATH.

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · 15d

🧠 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.

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Navigating Political Challenges in Education—Advice from Jennifer Gonzalez ~ 1303

Jennifer Gonzalez shares practical advice for educators facing political challenges in schools, offering strategies to stay focused on inclusive and effective teaching.

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · 28d

“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.

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Cathi Davis on Creating Schools Where Every Learner Belongs ~ 1302

Discover how Ruby Bridges Elementary is redefining inclusion by designing for belonging and centering student voice, with insights from principal Cathi Davis.

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Sep 4

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The Ride Ahead: Samuel and Dan Habib on Disability, Storytelling, and Inclusion ~ 1301

A powerful conversation with Samuel and Dan Habib about their Emmy-winning documentary The Ride Ahead, disability advocacy, inclusive education, and storytelling that empowers.

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Sep 4

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.

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Communication 4 ALL @communication4all.bsky.social · Aug 13

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/

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Aug 11

🚨 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

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Season 13 Think Inclusive Trailer

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Aug 6

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.

A young child sits in a car seat with a puzzled, slightly incredulous expression. Overlaid text reads: “MY FACE WHEN THE SCHOOL SAYS THAT ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS IN GENERAL EDUCATION WOULD BE TOO ‘RESTRICTIVE.’”

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Aug 4

🎙️ 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.

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A collage of four photos. The top two show a person in a black cap with a “B” on it, speaking into a microphone. The bottom two show another person in front of bookshelves. Text in the images includes questions and statements about schools supporting students who type to communicate, the silence around older typers, and criticism of billion-dollar autism education businesses for denying communication access to non-speakers.

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Jul 24

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.

Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Jul 18

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

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Jul 15

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.

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Tracking Growth as a Teacher With a Journal

Adding notes and sketches in a reflection journal can be an enjoyable way to process information and record observations.

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Jul 10

"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."

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Jul 7

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.

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College for Students With Intellectual Disabilities Faces an Uncertain Future

Inclusive higher education programs benefit students with intellectual disabilities. But funding challenges are threatening their growth.

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Jul 3

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

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The Cost of Retrofitting: The importance of designing for variability

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Jul 3

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.

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A Trump tornado hit the education status quo. Is the chaos purposeful or just negligent?

For better or worse, the federal role in education is changing. Decisions made by district leaders, teachers, and parents will help set the course for the future in new ways.

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Jun 23

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · May 19

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.

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How Principals Can Boost Teacher Morale

Principals share advice for how they support teachers during uncertain times.

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Apr 24

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

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Apr 21

Maybe the real epidemic isn’t autism—it’s exclusion.

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I’ve seen the future RFK Jr. says isn’t possible

Tim Villegas spent nearly twenty years working with the kids Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said would “never hold a job,” “never write a poem,” and “never go out on a date.” In this edition of the Weeklyish, ...

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Mar 27

🌟 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

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Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education @mcie.org · Mar 24

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