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Book SynopsisAt the midway point towards the United Nations (UN) Agenda 2030, this critical volume focuses on how a range of contextually diverse countries are progressing towards inclusive education. Contributors critically consider the current state of inclusive education in their own countries in relation to meeting the UN’s Agenda 2030 initiative and Sustainable Development Goal 4.
The foundation is set in chapter one by the editors, with a historical overview of inclusion and inclusive policies globally. Key international scholars critique the history and status of inclusion in their respective contexts. In reference to local research, they explore the history of inclusion, the current policies and state of inclusion, barriers and levers for inclusion, and look towards the future of inclusive education. Chapters demonstrate how the continued call for a shift towards inclusive education in different countries is extremely complex and varies greatly within each international context. Attention is given to levers promoting inclusion through contextually appropriate international initiatives and the importance of the realignment of policies and practices if all countries are to achieve the 2030 UN’s education goal.
Progress Toward Agenda 2030 serves to challenge all educational stakeholders to critically consider, analyze, and innovate policies and practices for inclusive education for all by 2030.
Table of ContentsForeword; Ann Cranston-Gingras
Chapter 1. Introduction - A Midpoint Review of the Progress Towards Agenda 2030: Inclusion for all; Danielle Lane, Nicholas Catania, and Sarah Semon
Chapter 2. Progress Towards Equal Access to Education for Vulnerable Children in England; Philippa Gordon-Gould
Chapter 3. Celebrating Success, not Resting on Laurels: Inclusion in Education in Ireland; Richard Rose and Michael Shevlin
Chapter 4. Shared principles for working towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 in European Countries; Diana Murdoch, Margarita Bilgeri, and Amanda Watkins
Chapter 5. Inclusive Education in Ghana: The Past, Present, and Future; Jennifer Arthur and Ching-I Chen
Chapter 6. Critical Analysis of The Current Status of Inclusive Education in South Africa; Marinda Neethling, Elsabé Wessels, and Petra Engelbrecht
Chapter 7. Agenda 2030 Progress on Inclusive Education in Lesotho; Mamotjoka Joyce Morai
Chapter 8. Inclusive Education in Lebanon: Condition, Challenges and Recommendations; Rimaz Herz
Chapter 9. Status of Inclusive Education in Azerbaijan; Ulviyya Tofiq Mikayilova, Lalakhanim Orujova, and Ulkar Babayeva
Chapter 10. The Impact of the Pandemic and Coup in Myanmar on Inclusive Education; Zun Wai Oo and Norimune Kawai
Chapter 11. Overcoming Implementation Conundrum of the Salamanca Statement with Alternative Education; Narong Kiettikunwong and Pennee Narot
Chapter 12. Progress of Inclusive Education toward Agenda 2030 in Cambodia; Sokunrith Pov and Sothy Chhy
Chapter 13. The Progress of Inclusive Education Toward Agenda 2030 in Indonesia; Nurul Hidayati Rofiah and Suhendri
Chapter 14. Challenges of Japanese School Education Transformation Regarding Inclusive Education Toward Agenda 2030; Norimune Kawai
Chapter 15. Inclusive and Quality Education in Australia: The Need for Coordinated Policy Action; Stephen Hay, Wendi Beamish, and Mark Tyler
Chapter 16. Review of the Status of Inclusive Education in New Zealand; Garry Hornby
Chapter 17. Canada’s Progress toward UN Agenda 2030; Barbara Lazarou
Chapter 18. Breaking the Continuum: Progress Towards Achieving Full-Inclusion in The United States; Shary L. Hopkins, Katrina A. Hovey, and Julia E. Snider
Chapter 19. Where Does Mexico Stand Regarding the Agenda 2030 Goals For Inclusive Education?; Silvia Romero-Contreras and Ismael García-Cedillo
