Theme: Student Engagement and Agency
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How to Plan an Impactful School Study Tour: A Case Study with George Washington Carver School
This webinar offers a behind-the-scenes look at how George Washington Carver High School, in partnership with EALA, planned and hosted a powerful school study tour experience. Learn practical strategies for designing immersive, mission-aligned visits that spotlight inclusive practices for students with disabilities and learning differences. Presenters share key mindsets, planning tools, and logistics tips for…
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Navigating the Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Students of Color
This blog post from EdTrust explores how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can both support and harm students of color. It highlights the risks of bias in AI systems and the importance of equitable implementation to avoid exacerbating existing disparities.
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When Accommodations Are the Norm, Not the Exception
This article explores how redesigning learning environments to center accommodations from the start rather than as retrofitted exceptions can lead to a more inclusive and effective education system. Through the lens of learner-centered practice, it makes the case for normalizing accommodations for all learners, not just those with IEPs, while highlighting real-world applications from the…
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Centering Student Voice Through Focus Groups: A Districtwide Model
This case study highlights how Longmeadow Public Schools used student-led focus groups to elevate student voice, particularly for students with disabilities. Insights from the focus groups informed improvements to classroom culture, adult-student relationships, and inclusive practices across the district.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Tracker
The CDT AI Policy Tracker monitors U.S. state and federal policy proposals related to artificial intelligence, offering filters by education, privacy, bias, and more. It’s a vital tool for educators, advocates, and policymakers looking to understand how AI legislation may shape the educational experience—especially for students with disabilities or those impacted by inequitable access to…
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Engage Families in Learning Practices
This resource from CAST’s CITES framework offers actionable strategies for schools and districts to engage families as authentic partners in student learning. It emphasizes digital communication, collaborative goal-setting, and inclusive decision-making to support student outcomes—especially for those who benefit from accessible technologies and individualized learning approaches. The guidance is grounded in Universal Design for Learning…
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State Policy Framework for Personalized Learning
This State Policy Framework for Personalized Learning from KnowledgeWorks outlines how states can support a vision for student-centered education. The resource provides guidance across key policy areas such as competency-based learning, equity, and assessments equipping policymakers with the tools to champion personalized, inclusive learning systems.
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THRIVE PLC: Professional Learning Community
The Ability Challenge’s THRIVE PLC offers an inclusive, data-informed professional learning community designed for educators seeking to improve instruction for all learners, especially those with disabilities. With a blend of workshops, coaching, and peer collaboration, THRIVE empowers educators to translate inclusive practices into everyday teaching.
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Building a Disability-Inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ecosystem: A Cross-Disability, Cross-Systems Analysis of Best Practices
This report from the Center for Democracy & Technology explores how AI impacts people with disabilities across systems like education and healthcare. It offers best practices and policy recommendations to ensure AI tools are inclusive, highlighting the importance of centering disabled voices and intersectional needs.
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Seizing the Opportunity for State Education R&D: Findings and Recommendations for Action
This brief outlines bold, actionable recommendations to help states advance student-centered learning through inclusive assessment systems, redesigned accountability structures, and meaningful engagement of communities. It emphasizes the importance of equity-driven policy, especially for students with disabilities, and is a valuable tool for leaders looking to reimagine education systems with all learners in mind.
