Tag Archives: Inclusion

Kicking Off the Special Olympics Winter Games in South Korea

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Michael Yudin

Participating in sports – through both training and competition – promotes physical, psychological, and social well-being. Special Olympics not only provides the opportunity for individuals with intellectual disabilities to realize these benefits, but promotes dignity, respect, and the opportunity for … Continue reading →

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We Must Provide Equal Opportunity in Sports to Students with Disabilities

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Arne Duncan

Playing sports at any level—club, intramural, or interscholastic—can be a key part of the school experience and have an immense and lasting impact on a student’s life. Among its many benefits, participation in extracurricular athletic activities promotes socialization, the development … Continue reading →

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Discussing Special Education Teacher Prep at Eastern Michigan

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Alexa Posny

Last Friday, I had a great opportunity to participate in a roundtable at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) on special education teacher preparation, recruitment and retention. With six other distinguished panelists that included a state and district representative, an EMU faculty … Continue reading →

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Physical Fitness for All

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Alexa Posny

Throughout May, the White House and Department of Education have celebrated Physical Fitness and Sports month—an annual reminder to us all of the importance of physical activity in our daily life. Yesterday, I  joined Andrea Cernich with the President’ s … Continue reading →

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Arne Answers Questions from the Council for Exceptional Children

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“In order to win the future, President Obama has challenged us that we must enable every single American to reach their potential,” said Secretary Duncan in a recent Q&A with members of the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC). “Every child, … Continue reading →

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Hold Fast to Dreams: Helping All Students Succeed

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Click here for an alternate version of the video with an accessible player. Enjoy this great new video highlighting Secretary Duncan’s visit to Beers Elementary last Monday and his speech to the American Association of People with Disabilities Conference the … Continue reading →

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Inclusive Schools

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Alexa Posny

When I was in kindergarten, my neighborhood friends and I waved goodbye to our families and set off for our first day of school. All except one. My friend with down syndrome didn’t board the bus with us that day. … Continue reading →

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Duncan and Team Get First-hand Look at Successful Inclusion of Students with Disabilities

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

Secretary Arne Duncan and ED’s Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Alexa Posny, stopped by Beers Elementary School in Washington, DC yesterday to get a close-up look at one school that is successfully integrating students with disabilities into … Continue reading →

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