Administrators often face comments like, "Inclusion isn't fair to other students." This raises questions about who these 'other students' are and how inclusion can be seen as unfair. It also hints at subtle ableism that we need to acknowledge and challenge.
Yet, this comment also shows a genuine desire to understand how inclusive practices benefit everyone. Addressing this concern is important for creating an inclusive educational environment.
Explore our resource, '22 Ways to Respond to "Inclusion isn't fair to other students!"' It offers thoughtful responses like, "Fairness isn't the best measure for individual behavior." and "Inclusion is about meeting each student's unique needs." It also provides guiding questions to help educators and parents better understand inclusive education.
At Inclusive Schooling, Julie and Kristie partner with school districts from across the world to deliver transformative and engaging professional development using a unique four step process, which starts with identifying a school’s inclusive education dreams!
Julie and Kristie are committed to creating learning environments where all students flourish and to reimagining educational systems, practices, and spaces. Their aim is to strengthen inclusive mindsets, heartsets, and skillsets of educators and school administrators.
Dr. Julie Causton is a best selling author, inspiring speaker, and inclusion advocate. Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak is a highly sought-after speaker, accomplished author, and educators’ educator.