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Learning Through the Lens of Equity
Equity. It's a word seen often in the news and social media in conjunction with diversity, equity, and belonging. Some might say "it's...

DJ Nicholson
Nov 3, 20233 min read
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Breaking Down Learning Barriers for Children with Disabilities
In an inclusive and diverse society, every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of their abilities or disabilities....

DJ Nicholson
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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What is Ableism and How Does It Affect Neurodivergent Kids in School?
Inclusion and equitable access to education are fundamental principles of a well-rounded society. However, ableism , the discrimination...

DJ Nicholson
Oct 6, 20233 min read
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Artificial Intelligence: What's the Big Deal?
Such a "controversial" topic: Artificial Intelligence. The Oxford Dictionary defines artificial intelligence (AI) as "the theory and...

DJ Nicholson
Jul 26, 20233 min read
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Is Using Assistive Technology Cheating?!
Picture this: Your students are taking a 10 question quiz to determine what they have learned about your lesson on the Inner Planets of...

DJ Nicholson
Jul 14, 20232 min read
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Forty-four Percent of Children with Disabilities?!
Forty-four percent of parents of students with cognitive disabilities reported that schools abandoned their child’s legal right to access...

DJ Nicholson
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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The "Do-be-do-be-do..." of Inclusion
Which one? What was once a catchy little ditty (think Frank Sinatra) to hum to yourself is now an option on how you view inclusion....

DJ Nicholson
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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Seen and Be Seen...
So many websites. So many people in the photos. But who decides who is seen in the photos? Who decides who is represented in these...

DJ Nicholson
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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A Personal Quest for Accessibility:
COFFEE! Every morning, coffee is a must have. It is part of my morning routine, some of it consumed doing a crossword puzzle, some of it...

DJ Nicholson
Mar 29, 20231 min read
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Quality Education is Not Only for "Some".
Advocating for inclusion for a child with a disability can be a challenging and complex process, but it is crucial to ensure that your...

DJ Nicholson
Mar 9, 20232 min read
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"Looking Good" Since 1975...
According to the US government website about IDEA , disability is "a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Middle Schoolers Get It.
As a collective unit, they are are work in progress, but if you pay close attention, sometimes they show us and teach us what it means to...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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Is It Really Learning "Loss"? Let's Re-Frame It.
Since the onset of the pandemic, we have been hearing the phrase learning loss in regards to children's experiences in school. But does...

DJ Nicholson
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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Teachable Moment: "We Don't Do That Here."
How do we ever decide that a child does not belong at a school? The sad fact is that it still happens all the time. "There is another...

DJ Nicholson
Oct 19, 20221 min read
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Thoughts on Hurricane Ian
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DJ Nicholson
Oct 2, 20221 min read
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Want a Confident Child?
Who wouldn't want a confident child? A child who feels good about their choices, their ability to make decisions, and have some freedom...

DJ Nicholson
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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We've Heard the Phrase "It Takes a Village"...
We've heard "it takes a village", but that's not the entire phrase. "It takes a village to raise a child" originated in Africa and...

DJ Nicholson
Sep 10, 20222 min read
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What Do We Mean By "Inclusion"?
I recent asked the question on social media, "How do you define inclusion?" The responses were thought-provoking. Of the 48 responses I...

DJ Nicholson
Sep 2, 20221 min read
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When Did We Decide That "You" Don't Belong?
This is somewhat of a rhetorical question because "we" (those of us who are actively engaged with children presently) do not seem to be...

DJ Nicholson
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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Making a Shift in Definition
I would like to think that the definition of words which are often used to define something negative can be reconsidered. To look at the...

DJ Nicholson
Jul 24, 20222 min read
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