Mind Matters

Emily Kircher-Morris is joined by Tim Villegas, the Director of Communications at the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE) and the founder and host of the Think Inclusive Podcast, to discuss the concept of inclusion in education. The idea is to create inclusive environments for all students, and Tim shares his personal journey toward that goal, and insights on how to create such an environment. They talk about the importance of community, equity, and meaningful contributions in schools, as well as the challenges faced in inclusive classrooms. TAKEAWAYS Inclusion is a powerful word that means different things to different people. School should be a place where everyone belongs, regardless of their needs. Being fair means providing everyone with what they need, not just the same thing. Community plays a crucial role in fostering inclusion in schools. Inclusion is not just about placing students in general education settings; it's about creating supportive environments. Schools should ai