Mrs IJ's Kids Inclusive Podcast

Jun 05 2022 20 ep. 36 mins 10

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My name is Dr. Popoola and I'm the host of Mrs. IJ's Kids Inclusive podcast, a show focusing on the challenges of inclusive education for students with disabilities, as well as providing resources for parents, caregivers, educators, and all stakeholders in the African diaspora and in African Nations. In this show, we focus on the possibilities of fully inclusive educational practices in general education classrooms, on the continent of Africa.

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Happy New Year!! We're bringing 2022 encouraging you to go after your passions.My name is IJ Popoola and I'm the host of Mrs. IJ's Kids Inclusive podcast, a show focusing on the challenges of inclusive education for students with disabilities, as well as providing resources for parents, caregivers, educators, and all stakeholders in the African diaspora and in African Nations. In t