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2025 Inclusive Education Articles

Manitoba Education Lowering Its Standards

Manitoba Education Lowering Its Standards

Manitoba Education Lowering Its Standards

Manitoba Education Lowering Its Standards, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

Certain credits will no longer be mandatory for teachers to graduate with a B.Ed. in MB, a province which has consistently scored the worst in math & reading on standardized tests in Canada. MB Ed is reducing the credit requirements for new teachers graduating from Bachelor of Education programs... but does that really matter?

Towards a Theory of Neurotypical BioPower

Manitoba Education Lowering Its Standards

Manitoba Education Lowering Its Standards

Towards a Theory of Neurotypical BioPower, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

Behaviourism as a form of NT biopower over Autistic students. The principles of behaviourism are ubiquitous throughout society, especially in public education, and in particular with Autistic students. For more than three decades, experts in child development have expressed increasing concerns…

2024 Inclusive Education Articles

The Politics of Distraction

French Immersion is Not Just for “Good” Students

French Immersion is Not Just for “Good” Students

“Look Over There!”: The Politics of Distraction. Article by Jillian Enright o fNeurodiversity MB

Education Policy: New leadership, same old problems. February is inclusive education month. Last February I wrote sixteen — 16! — articles about inclusive education. I shared every single one of them on social media, tagging our then-Minister of Education, who promptly and pointedly ignored me…

French Immersion is Not Just for “Good” Students

French Immersion is Not Just for “Good” Students

French Immersion is Not Just for “Good” Students

French Immersion is not Just for “Good” Students, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity MB

Exclusivity and discrimination in additional language programs. We had to pull our son out of his French immersion school in our small, rural community after grade two.  Not because he struggled with learning another language, but because it was necessary in order to protect his mental health.

Compliance Kills Creativity

French Immersion is Not Just for “Good” Students

We Needn’t Fear The Children

Compliance Kills Creativity, article written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

Safeguarding children's curiosity and love of learning. As per usual, I want to reiterate that I am approaching this conversation from a systems perspective. When I criticize public education and schools, I am not criticizing the individuals who are doing the best they can…

We Needn’t Fear The Children

“Differentiation Happens in the Classroom”

We Needn’t Fear The Children

We Needn’t Fear The Children, article written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

Contrary to popular belief, children are generally not waiting to do bad things the second our backs are turned.

“Differentiation Happens in the Classroom”

“Differentiation Happens in the Classroom”

“Differentiation Happens in the Classroom”

“Differentiation Happens in the Classroom”, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

An unfunny joke being played on students, parents, and teachers by public education.

Student of the Weak

“Differentiation Happens in the Classroom”

“Differentiation Happens in the Classroom”

Student of the "Weak", article written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

When I was in 3rd grade, our French teacher had a “Student of the Week” program.

Inclusive Education Month 2025: Weekly Themes

I'll be posting daily information and resources on the Neurodiversity Manitoba facebook page

Week One: Feb. 3-7

Inclusive education goals, wishes, needs, and current issues

Week Two: Feb. 10-14

The harms of behaviourism, ableism, and inequity in public education

Week Three: Feb. 17-21

Social-emotional learning in school

Week Four: Feb. 24-28

Recommendations and future directions

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2023 Education Articles

How Many Politicians Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb?

How Many Politicians Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb?

How Many Politicians Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb?

How Many Politicians Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb? by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity MB

Our government has an ethical, moral, and legal obligation to do better. I won't stop pressuring our minister of education, and I won't accept non-answers and lack of action. 

Gatekeeping Support Services In Public Education

How Many Politicians Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb?

How Many Politicians Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb?

Gatekeeping Support Services In Public Education, by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

If you're not qualified to diagnose, then you're not qualified to rule out either. Many parents express concerns about their child to their classroom teacher, only to have those concerns invalidated and dismissed.

Please Prove Me Wrong About Advisory Councils

How Many Politicians Does It Take To Change A Lightbulb?

Please Prove Me Wrong About Advisory Councils

Please Prove Me Wrong About Advisory Councils, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

Solid recommendations and good policies are pointless without the will and resources to enact them. I implore our minister of education to follow through on the recommendations made his own council.

Behaviourism Is Not Inclusion

Behaviourism Is Not Inclusion

Please Prove Me Wrong About Advisory Councils

Behaviourism is not inclusion, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

PBIS Is Just ABA With Different Letters. I break down a program called Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS), identifying some very concerning aspects about this "positive" approach to inclusion and supporting "positive" behaviour in students.

The Kids Aren't Alright

Behaviourism Is Not Inclusion

The Kids Aren't Alright

The Kids Aren't Alright, article by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba.

Trying, once again, to be heard by the powers that be during inclusive education month. Last year I wrote an open letter to our Minister of Education, after trying in vain to get his attention through various means.

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Behaviourism Is Not Inclusion

The Kids Aren't Alright

Education resources, provided by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba.

Even more resources for supporting neurodivergent students in school. Resources available for parents & caregivers, as well as for teachers & school staff. 

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Inclusive Education Month 2023

When Inclusion Leads To Exclusion

If Inclusive Education Month Granted Wishes

If Inclusive Education Month Granted Wishes

Inclusive Education Month 2023, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

February is national inclusive education month in Canada! Want to know what we do here in Manitoba to mark the occasion? Our minister of education makes a declaration, posting a picture of the proclamation on social media. That's it.

If Inclusive Education Month Granted Wishes

If Inclusive Education Month Granted Wishes

If Inclusive Education Month Granted Wishes

If Inclusive Education Month Granted Wishes, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

If inclusive education month were like a genie in a lamp that could grant me three inclusion-related wishes, these would be the top three things I would change about our public education system.

Our Kids Deserve So Much Better

If Inclusive Education Month Granted Wishes

Instead of Inclusion, We’re Getting Budget Cuts

Our Kids Deserve So Much Better, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

Manitoba's government insists on wasting money which should be spent on bettering public education in our province. Our ministry of education just announced a campaign to enhance student presence and engagement.

Instead of Inclusion, We’re Getting Budget Cuts

Instead of Inclusion, We’re Getting Budget Cuts

Instead of Inclusion, We’re Getting Budget Cuts

In terms of money... we have no money. Instead of inclusion, we're getting budget cuts in Manitoba.

It’s supposed to be national inclusive education month in Canada, but this is our worst inclusive education month ever. Apparently our politicians think inclusive education month is a great time to insult the intelligence of their constituents.

Blame The System, Not The Child

Instead of Inclusion, We’re Getting Budget Cuts

Poverty And Education Are Inseparable Issues

Blame The System, Not The Child, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba.

If you're angry at the children you support, you need to take a step back. When our anger gets misplaced. An EA was more worried about getting into trouble than about providing effective support for my son.

Poverty And Education Are Inseparable Issues

Instead of Inclusion, We’re Getting Budget Cuts

Poverty And Education Are Inseparable Issues

Poverty And Education Are Inseparable Issues, by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba.

Yet again, Manitoba has earned the dubious distinction of having the highest child poverty rates of all provinces in the entire country. We are ranked second worst in Canada, after the territory of Nunavut.

More articles about inclusive education

Preventing Seclusion

Accommodations Are Not Privileges

Behaviourism Is Not Inclusion

Preventing restraint and seclusion in public schools, by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

No school should ever have the right to seclude or restrain children. The only time it is ever justifiable is during a serious emergency in which it is the only available option for protecting oneself or another person. 

Behaviourism Is Not Inclusion

Accommodations Are Not Privileges

Behaviourism Is Not Inclusion

A break down of a program called Positive Behaviour Interventions and Supports (PBIS), identifying some very concerning aspects about this "positive" approach to inclusion which has strong roots in behaviourism.

Accommodations Are Not Privileges

Accommodations Are Not Privileges

Accommodations Are Not Privileges

Accommodations are not privileges, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

Accommodations and needs are not privileges which can be offered or withheld at the adult's whim. They should never be used as a tool to manipulate or force the student into complying. 

Inclusive Classrooms

Inclusive Classrooms

Accommodations Are Not Privileges

Practical Tips For Creating Inclusive Classrooms, by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

Making classroom spaces and lessons more accessible for all students. The best lesson plans and classroom management strategies will be rendered useless if students do not feel cared about and safe in school. 

Sensory Nightmares

Inclusive Classrooms

Sensory Nightmares

Schools Are Sensory Nightmares, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

Schools are bad enough for neurotypical folks, but can be hell for neurodivergent students. Loud bus rides, hallways, classrooms, announcements, recesses, gym classes, music classes, fire drills... all followed by yet another loud bus ride home.

Can’t Versus Won’t

Inclusive Classrooms

Sensory Nightmares

Can’t Versus Won’t, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

Knowing when to push and when to back off is a difficult balance. We need to respect children's concerns and trust them to know the difference between something they can't do and something they don't want to do.

Behaviour Plans Are For Adults

Behaviour Plans Are For The Adults, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

Behaviour plans are useless, unless the adults have developed - and continue to develop - secure relationships with the children in their care. If or when staff develop a behaviour plan, they must centre the child's needs so the plan is written to best support the child, not to make the adults' jobs easier.

The Squeaky Wheel

The Squeaky Wheel Gets The Funding And Support, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity MB

Behaviour problems or failing academically shouldn't be the only reasons children receive appropriate supports at school. In our under-funded system, children whose parents complain the loudest or whose behaviour is most disruptive are first to get what they need while others go without. 

Funding Public Education

Funding Public Education

Funding Public Education, written by Jillian Enright of Neurodiversity Manitoba

Change must start at the top, then work its way down. When policy-makers talk about funding models for public education, or about putting more money into education, they often talk about new “programs”.  

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