Sun-Beams is a collection of links to stories, articles, photos, or videos I have come across that I believe will inspire, inform, or encourage you, as well as my favorite photo posted on my other blog, Violet Film, from the past week.
A Beautiful and Heartbreaking Moment – Read this vignette and tell me what you think. I have some pretty strong thoughts but I’ll hold them until I hear from you all. 🙂
Act of sportsmanship gives Texas high schooler shot at glory – When I first saw the headline, I didn’t think I was going to like this story. Then I watched the video, and changed  my mind.
‘Reverse inclusion’ club brings typical students into special needs classes – Can I get an AMEN!?!
Video: The Last Finisher of the Rome Marathon – Be sure to watch this video of my friend (and BTS reader) David, the last finisher of the Rome Marathon. Everybody loves an underdog.
Photo of the Week:
That’s Sarah Kate in the background, leaving first.
That first story was so sad. I can see both their viewpoints. The audience can’t’ve helped.
When I was in college I did my internship at a special education preschool that practiced “reverse inclusion”. Most of the “typical” kids were kids of teachers or of family members of the teachers, and they were definitely outnumbered in the classrooms. The school was for kids 6 months to 6 years, and working there remains one of my favorite experiences. Especially at that age range, you really see that kids are just kids, and it’s us adults who often get in the way.
I’ve seen a few like you described – most are preschool settings. I think it’s a great program, just wish it was more widespread in the older age groups.