There is no right or wrong, better or worse way to be a person or to express one’s identity. All children and educators have the inherent human right to show up at school as their authentic selves, to see themselves reflected in curriculum and the school environment, and to receive an education that allows them to cultivate a strong sense of identity-pride and belonging. The Nora Project will not partner with schools that cannot join us in taking this position.
Read MoreThe students behind this year’s Friendship February campaign are extraordinary. They are sixth and seventh graders at Nathan Hale School in Chicago and are members of the school’s STEMpathy Club, meeting each week to work toward removing barriers to inclusion in their building and surrounding community. They made this video, to tell YOU why Friendship February is for everyone.
Read MoreWe need K-12 disability studies for all students in Illinois NOW. Registration for The Nora Project for the 2022/23 school year is now open. We hope to expand our footprint in Illinois and across the country--bringing more schools into compliance and building ability inclusive mindsets across the next generation. Let’s make this year a year of change--a year of inclusion.
Read MoreThough a school year full of challenges, thanks to our participating teachers and committed students, 2020-2021 was also a school year of kindness, disability inclusion, and social change in The Nora Project partner schools.
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