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Growing up, I remember the children in “special ed” seemed to live in an alternate universe within our school. Regardless of the distinctions in their challenges, they all were placed together in one class, shuttled around as one throng, rarely included in the activities the rest of us took for granted.

Each March 7, Stephanie and her husband John will invite immediate family members to the house to celebrate their son, Alexander, now 3. And every year, she’ll ask people not to bring gifts, but she knows the grandparents will not listen. She will serve cake. Friends will send cards and messages of congratulations. Pictures will be taken and loaded into photo albums.

Before winter break hits, take some time to plan your school’s celebration of kindness!

Building support for LGBT students in the South.

This student’s Mix It Up at Lunch journey paid off in happy, social dividends.

This teacher looks forward to a time when teachers have the freedom to be role models for their students.

After the re-evaluation of a lesson, this teacher was able to connect with students on a much deeper level.

Student journalism can promote tolerance and inclusion.

Encouraging students to take an interest in the well-being of others is not indoctrination: It’s the right thing to do.