A Good Argument for Inclusion
Is it better for children who have special needs to be included into a “mainstream” classroom, or, will children with special needs benefit more from spending most of the school day in a special education classroom? This debate has been going on for decades. Perhaps it is time for schools to ask what parents think about this issue. The debate about whether or not to include children who have special needs into “mainstream” classrooms is one that tends to evoke strong emotions in both parents and educators. In the past, the accepted answer to this question has swung back and … Continue reading