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Tim Villegas

(He/Him)
Marietta
As seen in: Edutopia, The Hechinger Report
Covers:  Special Education, Inclusion, Podcasting, Disability Justice

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Tim Villegas’s Biography

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Tim Villegas is an experienced podcaster living in Marietta, GA. His podcasts including the long running (over ten years) Think Inclusive and Inclusion Stories (a narrative audio documentary series). He is passionate about disability justice and inclusive education. Tim is the Director of Communications for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education.

Tim Villegas’s Journalist Portfolio

OPINION: Democratic presidential candidates address inclusive education

OPINION: Democratic presidential candidates address inclusive education

Finally, some good news for advocates of inclusive education: Democratic presidential candidates are addressi…

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Students With Limited Verbal Capabilities Can Thrive in Inclusive Classrooms

Students With Limited Verbal Capabilities Can Thrive in Inclusive Classrooms

With the right support, students who cannot rely on natural speech to communicate can do well in integrated c…

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Inclusion Stories

Inclusion Stories

Inclusion Stories is a five-episode audio documentary series produced by MCIE that tells the stories of famil…

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Why I Became A Special Education Teacher - Noodle.com

Why I Became A Special Education Teacher - Noodle.com

A special education teacher explains how he found his life's calling and why Universal Design for Learning is…

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Why Mindset is Still the Biggest Barrier to Inclusive Education | Tim Villegas | TASH Conf. 2021

Why Mindset is Still the Biggest Barrier to Inclusive Education | Tim Villegas | TASH Conf. 2021

Tim Villegas, Director of Communications for MCIE, gives a TASH Talk about why mindset is still the biggest b…

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High School Graduate with Down Syndrome Fights for Inclusion

High School Graduate with Down Syndrome Fights for Inclusion

In this compelling episode of Think Inclusive, Tim Villegas delves into the bittersweet experience of Ashlynn…

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What was your first job as a journalist?

I've never been an official journalist.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, a long time ago, but it was writing papers in college.

How is social media changing news?

News has become more click-bait driven, which makes it more difficult for outlets who try to stay away from sensationalizing stories.