Nellie Aspel, the director of exceptional children for Cleveland County Schools, in Shelby, N.C., has launched several initiatives to improve students’ social-emotional wellbeing and increase resiliency. She’s also ensured funding to expand these programs, including for students with disabilities, in the rural North Carolina district. The goal? Increased inclusion in learning for all of the district’s vulnerable students. March 25, 2020
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