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What drives inclusive education's global impact?
Route 24 has a new schedule and will now be published twice weekly on Tuesday and Saturday evenings given tight project deadlines in the lead up to year end. I hope adjusting to a weekday/weekend publishing cadence as the holidays approach will afford our readership the space to stay up to speed on our latest happenings.
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“Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,
Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people,
Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law,
Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations,
Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,
Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms,
Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,
Now, therefore,
The General Assembly,
Proclaims this Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction.”
Preamble to The United Nations Declaration on Human Rights. As first published December 10, 1948 during the United Nations General Assembly in Paris.
IN THIS ISSUE: To better understand how inclusive education is applied in a global context, it’s important to first understand the key principles of all humanitarian actions: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.
More broadly, if global education policy is intended to establish a replicable framework for social and economic advancement, then these humanitarian principles outline the consistent set of values that better equip nation states for crisis response. Expanding on the preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that mandates the inherent rights and freedoms of all individuals, global inclusive education signals a commitment to upholding freedom, justice, and peace across jurisdictions.
As the primary driver of all humanitarian action, humanity represents a willingness to save lives, protect dignity, and prevent suffering. Impartiality represents that such action is afforded to instances of urgent crisis regardless of nationality, class, race, gender, political opinion, or religion. Neutrality represents that humanitarian action is in direct response to critical need and not tied to a third-party agenda. Independence represents that such action is not influenced, in whole or part, by external control factors.
While these guidelines set a precedent for humanitarian action, interpersonal connections also serve as educational drivers of global impact. Berna Turam’s The Geopolitics of Fear: From Security to Solidarity at Europe’s Racial Borders emphasizes the role emotion plays in public safety and trust building for displaced migrant communities living in border cities near ports along European refugee routes. Similarly, a recent report on global youth protests emphasized how emotion is utilized as a mobilization tool across social media platforms to limit corruption and facilitate policy change, accountability, and equality.
Two case studies further indicate inclusive education’s capacity for global impact:
(1) the Tibetan Children’s Village’s approach to inclusive curriculum design, Tibetan cultural preservation, and legacy building.
and (2) Timothy Snyder’s call-to-action to help preserve academic freedom in higher education.
Our next stop involves decision science. I’ll see you back on this road on Saturday.
Stay the course,
Sam
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Sam Reetz, is a filmmaker, performer, and founder at Millennial Ethics, creating narrative solutions to complex issues.
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In Case You Missed It — Revisit Seatbelts, Everyone! and The Road Less Traveled in this Driver’s Ed series on inclusive education.
Learning for Justice - Inclusive Educational Resources
Help me jumpstart the conversation. How could inclusive education be applied where you live? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Regarding the new schedule and your mission, Sam, this is such important work. Thank you for making an actual effort to tackle misinformation and foster public trust. Honestly, it often feels like we're coding without an IDE in the dark, so having resources like this is truely brilliant. Keep it up!