School reform strategies created to increase standards of academic excellence are on a collision course with strategies designed to increase the inclusion of exceptional students in general education classes. Responsible inclusionary practices, focused on all students, will eliminate this potential clash by providing an educational atmos phere that encourages heterogeneity in all classroom settings and school activities.
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