What did you think of the episode? Send us a text!What if designing for everyone from the start could raise the floor without lowering the bar? We sit down with two veteran colleagues who live and breathe Universal Design for Learning and unpack how this framework transforms planning, teaching, and professional learning. Rather than chasing the perfect strategy, they show how UDL begins with a mindset: clarify the goal, anticipate barriers, and build options so students choose their best way into rigorous work.The conversation moves beyond classrooms to the systems that support them. We talk about modeling UDL in adult learning—multiple pathways, clear goals, options for novices and experts—and why cross-role teams (general ed, special ed, EL, psych) surface better solutions by seeing different barriers. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by “do it all” initiatives, this episode offers relief and direction: start with one barrier, add one option, ask if it worked, iterate. That’s how we create belonging, reduce over-labeling, and help more students self-direct toward meaningful outcomes.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a colleague who cares about access and rigor, and leave a review with your own “plus-one” you’ll try next. Your idea might spark someone else’s breakthrough.Want to learn more about ChangED? Check out our website at: learn.mciu.org/changed

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