Think Inclusive Podcast

About the Guest(s):Jackie Mader is a seasoned journalist with The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit education news outlet. With rich experience in special education, Jackie draws from her background as a teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, combined with years of in-depth research into the challenges and advancements within teacher preparation for inclusive education settings.Christina Samuels serves as an Associate Editor at Education Week, having covered special education since 2004. With a background in education reporting from her work with the Washington Post, Christina blends her extensive experience and insights into special education and early childhood education, seeking solutions to systemic challenges within educational systems.Episode Summary: The Think Inclusive Podcast, hosted by Tim Villegas, dives into the pressing challenges faced by educators when teaching in inclusive classrooms. In this episode, education journalists Jackie Mader and Christina Samuels offer their unique perspectives on the pr