Most leadership research does not recognize leadership as a process or account for the role followers play in co-creating leadership.
Children with disabilities may have a difficult time when they start to recognize the ways in which they are different from their peers. These differences may become more noticeable to a child when they enter a new setting, such as entering preschool, moving to the general education classroom, or entering middle school. Additionally, it is even more difficult when the child does not see or hear themselves reflected in that setting’s materials or environment. Teachers at all grade levels can support inclusion by using several strategies related to representation suggested by Yu and colleagues (2016).
Our society moves at a fast pace. Most any purchase is available at the push of a button, making delayed gratification a concept of the past. Do you want groceries or merchandise now? No problem. Are you hungry, but don’t have time to get takeout? Don’t worry, it can be conveniently delivered. The question is… what does all this convenience really cost?
Every 33 seconds, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease (National Center for Health Statistics). As the leading cause of death for both men and women, preventing and managing cardiovascular disease is a top health priority (National Center for Health Statistics).
All students, including those who are young or have disabilities, can engage in leadership activities, beginning in early childhood. Qualities such as determination, passion, and accountability may not come easily to all children. Therefore, it is necessary for teachers to intentionally plan for leadership opportunities, label students’ leadership strengths, and scaffold each child’s leadership ability.
While reflecting and processing my feelings about how my fiance’s employment changes would impact our lives, I thought of the lives of our military families. The fear of the unknown and the looming stress of potentially managing daily life alone is felt by many spouses/partners of service members. They each hold unique experiences and daily lives that deviate from the expected norms of a 9 to 5.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense under Award Number 2023-48770-41333.
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