The Nora Project invites school administrators and leaders to spend an hour this February to “Rethink Disability.” The live-virtual webinar “Rethink Disability: Leading and Supporting All Students” gives attendees an opportunity to reflect on their understanding of disability and consider ways to improve inclusivity for all students.
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We are heartbroken for the Uvalde community and outraged that schools are still not safe from gun violence. We know our thoughts for the Uvalde community are not enough and recognize our work calls for action.
All students need and deserve access to materials to help them understand school shootings, yet students with disabilities are often left out of these discussions. In conversation, collaboration, and with the guidance of mental health professionals, educators, and disability-led organizations, we’ve created this Easy Read resource to help all k-12 students understand the current events, engage with their feelings, and create change.
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In Illinois and across the country, students and teachers are facing a new transition in this pandemic/endemic world: a move to masks recommended. In some districts this is happening quickly without a lot of time to prepare, so The Nora Project team has developed resources to support teachers as they engage their students in conversations that will help set an inclusive, respectful tone in their classrooms and maintain a positive learning environment for all, whether they choose to wear a mask or not.
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