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The Importance of Inclusive Classrooms for Special Education

Many parents and educators are touting inclusive classrooms, in which children with disabilities are integrated into general education classrooms.

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Pre-kindergarten students at the Dallas Independent School District's Cesar Chavez Learning Center.
Credit: Robert W. Hart

Many parents and educators are touting inclusive classrooms, in which children with disabilities are integrated into general education classrooms. Experts suggest that such inclusion in schools translates to greater learning opportunities for disabled students and a greater sense of understanding and empathy from their peers. (National Public Radio)

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