It has been over three years since the Covid-19 pandemic began and today we are chatting about how our school systems have seen continued impact on students, teachers, and parents. Who better to chat with than Larkin O’Leary and Emily King, representatives of the Common Ground Society?! Larkin runs the nonprofit @common.ground.society, what started as “Just Two Moms” doing a presentation on Down syndrome in a preschool classroom has led to advocacy at over 90 different schools in 5 counties and a few trips to California’s capitol! Today she’s joined by Emily King, a presenter, Common Ground Society’s board treasurer, and a mother to a child with Down syndrome. We chat about the positive impact of inclusive teaching on students of all abilities, how we can work together to create meaningful change, and so much more. Friends, we’re so excited to have them on today chatting all about the incredible work they’re doing in our schools!
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SHOW NOTES
Learn more about Common Ground Society
Listen to Larkin O’Leary’s TedX Talk: Fostering Differences on Common Ground
Listen to previous episodes with Common Ground Society:
70. The Power of "Just Two Moms" w/Jessica Hunter & Larkin O'Leary
91. Putting the "Social" In Social Distancing w/Jessica Hunter & Larkin O'Leary
More episodes to check out:
67. Unpacking Privilege & Understanding Intersectionality w/Jalondra Davis
101. Jalondra Davis on Race, Disability, & Advocacy
94. IEPs during Covid-19, ft. IEP Lawyers Vickie Brett & Amanda Selogie
The Myth of Average Ted Talk mentioned in this episode
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