July 4, 2025Education Demands an Unwavering Commitment to Equity by Caroline J. KetchamEducation demands an unwavering commitment to mission, values, and our everyday practices to provide students with information, knowledge, and perspectives from a variety of positionalities and people. I hope this commitment to mission withstands this messy political and societal season…
July 1, 2025A Translator: For Understanding and Clarityby Stephen ByrdRecently, I had the privilege of taking an international trip to speak to several groups about definitions and descriptions of disabilities. I discussed teaching and learning strategies, as well. Everything that I said to these groups was, of course, communicated…
June 17, 2025Dismantling the Department of Education: What About the Kids?by Kira CampagnaOn March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order to begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education. Although it is still unclear what this order will entail and how the Department of Education would change, I find…
June 3, 2025Neuroinclusive Classrooms and Spacesby Caroline J. Ketcham and Kira CampagnaIndividually and collectively, we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about neuroinclusive spaces, particularly in higher education settings. What is a Neuroinclusive Classroom? You may be curious about the term neuroinclusive classroom. Environments such as these are becoming more…
May 13, 2025Perspectives on Alternative Grading by Kira C. Campagna, Caroline J. Ketcham, Benjamin Krasnow, Kaz Kelly, and Stephen Byrd “Traditional” grading is a term used to describe the most common form of grading in an academic setting. In recent years, it has been seen that courses implementing this grading system “tend to be more oriented towards product over process,…
May 6, 2025How Might Generative AI Impact DEI in University Classes by Amanda SturgillI sometimes describe the content that generative AI creates as pumpkin spice latte content, to get a giggle from my students. I think the analogy holds up: It’s tasty. It’s filling. And it is absolutely not anything that will surprise…
January 3, 2025Why Is It So Different In College?: Individualized Education Plans vs. Accommodations by Kira Campagna and Caroline J. KetchamA common point of confusion in the world of special education, with a shoutout to transitioning from a K-12 system to higher education in the US, are the differences between an individualized education plan (IEP) (often discussed alongside 504 plans), and…
December 20, 2024Supporting Neurodiverse Learners in a Tutoring Environmentby Stephen ByrdHave you ever thought about what makes an effective tutor? Have you ever thought about what makes an effective tutor for children who are neurodiverse or just struggling with new concepts? Do tutors really need any support or training to…
December 3, 2024CEL Student Summer Experiences by Kira Campagna This was my first summer participating in the Center for Engaged Learning student scholar experience. In late spring, I applied to be part of the CEL Student Scholar program. For those who may not know, the program consists of a…
November 22, 2024Lifelong Learning: Reflections on Neurodiversity and Growth by Stephen ByrdThe cliché “lifelong learner” is used often, but there is a great deal of good in that term if you begin to think deeply about it. We are always learning; and that is a good thing. I am. That is why…