Author: Mary Lebowitz

Schools Establish Inclusive Education
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Schools Establish Inclusive Education

- by Mary Lebowitz

Inclusive education is an approach to educating students with special needs that places them into regular classrooms instead of separate, segregated special education classes. Inclusive classrooms are typically set up in a way that allows all students to learn together. This means that a student who requires more specialized instruction might be taught alongside typically developing peers for 50% or more of his or her school day.

Inclusive education is the practice of educating students with special needs alongside their typically developing peers.

Inclusive education is not a new idea. It’s not a fad, trend, or movement; it doesn’t require you to completely rethink your teaching methods or philosophy. It does not require you to become an expert in special education law or learn how to interpret IEPs (Individualized Education Plans). Inclusive education doesn’t require any big changes whatsoever–you can start implementing it today!

Inclusive education is simply about providing …

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Teach English Overseas This Summer
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Teach English Overseas This Summer

- by Mary Lebowitz

Teaching English overseas is a great way to see the world, and it can also be an excellent way to make money while traveling. Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) is one of the most popular ways to make money abroad because you don’t need any special training. All you need is good communication skills and patience! There are many countries where you can find an ESL teaching position this summer, including Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Germany, France and Spain—just to name a few. So if you’re looking for some interesting places to teach English this summer or just want to travel abroad for awhile, read on for info about some possible options:

Teach English as a Second Language (ESL) at Home

Teaching English as a second language (ESL) is one of the most popular ways to make money while traveling abroad. Many people choose this route because it …

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Helpful Tips For Special Needs Parents And Familie
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Helpful Tips For Special Needs Parents And Familie

- by Mary Lebowitz

If you’re a parent to a special needs child, it can be difficult to know what to do. You may feel alone and isolated, but as a parent of a special needs student, you have more support than you realize. Here are some things that have helped me in managing the needs of my son:

Create a support network.

If you are a parent of a child with special needs and are looking for support, there are many options available to you. It can be helpful to find other families who have been in your shoes and can offer advice on how they’ve dealt with similar situations. You may also want to seek out groups or organizations that can help your family with specific needs, such as physical therapy or mental health services.

You might also consider reaching out online if face-to-face meetings aren’t possible due to distance or time …

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Managing EdTech Growth
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Managing EdTech Growth

- by Mary Lebowitz

As a founder of a fast-growing EdTech company, you are constantly thinking about growth. It’s your job to keep the business moving forward, and more than that—to make sure it keeps moving forward as efficiently and effectively as possible. But how do you manage this process? What does it even mean to “manage” growth? And what should you be focusing on right now?

In this article, I’ll share some lessons learned from my own experience managing the growth of an EdTech company called Instructure (formerly Pluralsight) over the past few years. Hopefully they can help you navigate the choppy waters of growing your own business!

Growth is hard.

Growth is a challenge. It can be good, but it can also be bad. You need to manage growth so that you are making the most of the opportunities that come with it and not being overwhelmed by them.

To manage your …

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Inclusive Education Examples From Around The World
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Inclusive Education Examples From Around The World

- by Mary Lebowitz

The idea of inclusive education can be traced back to the 1970s, when it was first proposed as a way of educating children with special needs. Since then, countries around the world have adopted their own versions of this philosophy in order to help all students succeed. Inclusive education is not a new concept, but rather one that has been consistently improved upon over time based on feedback from teachers, parents and students. Here are some examples from four different countries:

India

The Indian government has made great strides in terms of inclusive education. According to the World Bank, India has a population of more than 1 billion people, including over 60 million people with disabilities. The government understands that it is important for these individuals to be included in society and the classroom if they are going to have any chance of living a fulfilling life.

The Indian Parliament …

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