Inclusion

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Edgewood ISD Grant Provides Swings for Students in Wheelchairs

Edgewood ISD Installs Wheelchair Swings F.D. Roosevelt Elementary School students soar!   An Edgewood ISD innovation grant provided brand new wheelchair swings on campus.  All students can now experience the thrill of swinging! Wheelchair Swings in Action in Edgewood ISD Accessible and inclusive playgrounds are important for all students to feel equal.  Edgewood has created a …

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Judson ISD School Makes Inclusion Priority

At Judson ISD‘s Veterans Memorial High School, inclusion is a top priority. Thanks to Principal Greg Brauer, Veterans Memorial is now a Special Olympics Unified Champion School- a program for schools to promote the social inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities. The Unified Champion School Model promotes the acceptance of all students through everyday school …

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Public Schools and Diversity

Public Schools Promote Diversity, Equity, and Accountability

“EDUCATION IS THE GREAT EQUILIZER.” -HORACE MANN, PIONEER OF PUBLIC EDUCATION With everything going on in the world, heartfelt messages of support and encouragement for the Black Lives Matter movement are everywhere.  Our public school districts are no different, as numerous letters from superintendents and board members have been posted to reinforce public schools’ promise …

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Harlandale ISD Educator Receives Inclusion Award

  The Down Syndrome Association of South Texas named William McGinnis, the coordinator of Adaptive and Special Olympic Physical Education at Harlandale ISD, the “Inclusion Champion: Educator of the Year.” The award recognizes McGinnis’ commitment and dedication towards the inclusion of students with Down syndrome. “I knew that my purpose in life was to help …

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