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This collection includes 7 color cartoon images that were created between 2010-2021, after the publication of the books and CD.

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Miniature of Theory of Relativity
Theory of Relativity
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    • Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
    • Date Created: 2010-2013
    • Description: This cartoon has four panels arranged in a square pattern. Each square is labeled for a different School (A, B, C & D) and shows a different person speaking for each school. In the middle of the cartoon (where the interior corners of the squares meet) is a small rectangle overlapping a bit on to all four squares that says, "Ratio of parapros to students with disabilities." In School A the ratio of parapros is 1:2, in School B it is 1:4, in School C it is 1:6, and School D it is 1:10. Despite the different ratios, the different people associated with each school all say the exact same thing (that is repeated in each of the four squares), "We are just getting by with the parapro resources we have. We couldn't possibly function with any less." The tag line under the cartoon. reads, "The Other Theory of Relativity."
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    Miniature of On the Brink
    On the Brink
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      • Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
      • Date Created: 2010-2013
      • Description: This cartoon shows a small house teetering on the edge of a cliff, nearly falling off on to the rocks and shark-infested waters below. There is a rope tied around the house and a long line of paraprofessionals pulling hard to stop it from falling. A man with a megaphone calls out, "Get more paraprofessionals! Keep 'em coming!" while a person on the rope line says, "Wouldn't it be better to build on a more solid footing?" The tag line under the cartoon reads: "On the Brink: Is your service delivery model built too close to the edge?"
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      Miniature of Nix Narrowing Normal
      Nix Narrowing Normal
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        • Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
        • Date Created: 2010-2013
        • Description: This cartoon has two panels stacked vertically. The upper panel shows a large group of people positioned between two brick walls with plenty of space between them and the walls on either side. The group represents all manner of human diversity (e.g., age, race, gender identity, ability/disability) happily together with the word "NORMAL" under them with an arrowed line on each side pointing out toward the walls. One person seated in a wheelchair in the group says. "Keepin' it wide!" The lower panels shows the same group of people squished tightly and uncomfortably between the same two walls that have been pushed very close together by mechanical arms from both sides so that now the space available for "NORMAL" is so small that even the letters of the word are scrunched. The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Nix Narrowing Normal."
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        Miniature of Low Hurdles
        Low Hurdles
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          • Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
          • Date Created: 2010-2013
          • Description: This cartoon shows three educators (dressed professionally) running in lanes on a track as they jump over hurdles. An administrator is standing on the inside of the track handing out justification forms as they race by and says, "Just fill out this nifty justification form to get a parapro." The professional in Lane 1 (closest to the administrator) while jumping over a hurdle reaches for a form and says, "No sweat, I can do that." The professional in Lane 2, while jumping over a hurdle says, "Me too!" The professional in Lane 3, while jumping over a hurdle says, "I'll take one of those." The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Low Hurdles: Racing to Get a Parapro."
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          Miniature of Parapro Supports
          Parapro Supports
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            • Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
            • Date Created: 2010-2013
            • Description: This cartoon shows a teacher sitting across from an administrator at his desk. The teacher says, "I have a question about some classroom supports I need." The administrator replies, "To save us time, effort, and expense, I have predetermined a range of options to address all teacher support questions: 1. A full-time parapro, 2. A part-time parapro, 3. No parapro. The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Parapro Supports: An answer, not the answer."
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            Miniature of Bridging the Gap
            Bridging the Gap
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              • Creator: Giangreco, Michael F., 1956-.
              • Date Created: 2010-2013
              • Description: This cartoon shows a bridge under construction spanning a river. There are completed parts from both sides of the river, one labeled "Research" and the other labeled "Practices in Schools." The middle section is open, not yet completed. A crane is lifting the connecting piece into place, labeled "Service Delivery." The tag line under the cartoon reads, "Bridging the Gap."
              • Parent Collections: Absurdities and Realities of Special Education, Post CD