From ancient civilizations to the present time, unity and connection have been essential in order for communities to not only survive but thrive. United together communities remain strong even in the face of danger, threats, or peril. The ancient and wise proverb, “Together We Stand, Divided We Fall,” dates back to the sixth century BC… Read more
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2019 Inclusive Schools Week Theme #ISW2019
May 20, 2019What a journey! What a challenge! What progress we have seen! Yet we have much more to do to make all our schools and communities inclusive for all! The 2019 theme for Inclusive Schools Week provides educators, students, parents, schools, agencies, and communities with the opportunity to think about our current philosophies and practices regarding… Read more
2018 Inclusive Schools Week Theme #ISW2018
April 19, 2017The theme for this year’s Inclusive Schools Week is “A Kaleidoscope of Friends.” If you look into a kaleidoscope, you see an infinite array of patterns of brilliant light created by repeated reflection. Kaleidoscope comes from two Greek words: kalos, meaning “beautiful,” and eidos, “shape.” And indeed, education takes on a beautiful shape when… Read more
2012 ISW Theme- Social Inclusion: More than a Seat in the Class!
November 6, 2012The Theme for the 2012 Inclusive Schools Week provides a more specific focus this year. Last year’s theme "From Awareness to Action" applied to all aspects of inclusive education from changing attitudes to changing staffing and scheduling practices. For our new theme, ISN has chosen to address a significant and continuing challenge in creating and… Read more
