Your Students, My Students, Our Students

"Your Students, My Students, Our Students" Shift mindset. True inclusion requires a fundamental shift in mindset from viewing students with disabilities as "special education students" to recognizing all students as belonging to all educators. This means moving beyond physical placement in general education classrooms to ensuring full participation and support for every student. Eliminate labels. Labels and disability categories often lead to lowered expectations and segregated services. Instead, focus on each student's individual needs and providing appropriate supports within general educati

Lesson 1: Embrace true inclusion: All students belong to all educators

Your Students, My Students, Our Students makes a compelling case for patience as the ultimate competitive advantage. The math of compounding — whether applied to wealth, relationships, or skills — rewards those who stay in the game longest over those who play hardest.

Lesson 2: Leverage strengths of all educators through collaboration

This principle from Your Students, My Students, Our Students is backed by Lee Ann Jung's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply Your Students, My Students, Our Students's Lessons

The real value of Your Students, My Students, Our Students lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Lee Ann Jung's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"Embrace true inclusion: All students belong to all educators" — Lee Ann Jung, Your Students, My Students, Our Students

About the Author

Lee Ann Jung is the author of Your Students, My Students, Our Students. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.