Yesterday, the Seattle School Board voted unanimously to approve the EEU contract for the 2016-2017 school year. The contract will provide funding for 18 kindergarten students receiving special education services. It will increase the funding amount by over $7,000 per student to more appropriately reflect the actual cost for serving these students. Under the agreement, EEU will also provide technical assistance, training, and coaching to SPS sites to promote inclusive practices. Thank you all once again for your support. I am awed and inspired by the incredible passion for inclusion and equity that this community has demonstrated. Your commitment and solidarity is a perfect example of why inclusion matters. We want to continue spreading the word about the importance of inclusion. We invite you to share your story about why inclusion matters to you at http://inclusionmattersnow.tumblr.com/. Thank you! #inclusionmatters