When she was 16 years old, Rev. Shelley Washington realized two immutable truths about herself. The first was that she felt called to serve in the ministry. The second was that she was a lesbian. “I ...

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Inclusion — how much to include special education students in mainstream classes — has become a hot topic in schools. The issue took center stage earlier this year when posts circulated by a variety ...