“As a society, we have to make sure that everybody is included. Predictable, persistent disparities in outcomes for students with disabilities place them solidly in the ‘opportunity gap.’ We must really ‘see’ the children in our classrooms and cultivate education around them to ensure students with disabilities leave school with a future that is secure.” … Read more Partner Spotlight: The Arc of Washington State
By Alice Doyel Volunteer blogger “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Brilliant, free-spirited, adventurous, Mead never was afraid to contradict conventional thinking. Mead’s work in cultural anthropology changed our perspective of social and sexual … Read more The IF Project’s Goal Is Reducing Initial Incarceration and Recidivism for Women and Young People
Background: This fall, the Investing in Student Potential (ISP) coalition held five listening sessions with parents, families, and other providers of students with disabilities in Washington. Between October 28 and November 6, we spoke with nearly 40 individuals: they hailed from western, central, and eastern Washington, they spoke Spanish, English, Mandarin, and Arabic, and they … Read more What You Shared, What We Learned – Listening Sessions Summary Report