The primary objective of the All Means All! project was to transform teacher education by addressing structural disadvantages and fostering inclusivity. We aimed to develop a modular OpenTextbook of 60 chapters—each including a detailed text, an engaging video, and an insightful podcast—that presents vivid, real-world examples of both exclusion and effective inclusion practices. By integrating diverse perspectives from 144 contributors across 28 countries (including 63 self-advocates) and incorporating dedicated sections on Irish and Italian approaches, our goal was to support study programs for inclusive education in initial teacher training and to empower lecturers at our partner institutions. Rigorous peer review, proofreading, and professional multimedia editing ensured the resource’s high quality and accessibility. Additionally, the project sought to enhance digital pedagogical skills and foster transnational collaboration, equipping educators with practical tools and evidence-based knowledge to promote equity in their classrooms.
The decision to apply for the All Means All! project was driven by an urgent need to address structural disadvantages in initial teacher education. There is a need for vivid examples of structural disadvantages in education systems. Traditional programmes tend to address dimensions of diversity—such as gender, sexual orientation, economic, social and cultural background, class, dis/ability, race, languages, health, age, caring roles, belief and religion (or lack thereof), biography, and appearance—in isolation rather than within a unified framework. Our project bridges this gap by developing an accessible, multimedia, modular OpenTextbook, created with contributions from 144 authors from 28 countries, that integrates these intersecting dimensions through concrete, real-world examples. By combining academic expertise with the lived experiences of 63 self-advocates , the resource supports teacher educators and students in recognising and dismantling systemic barriers, thereby promoting a more inclusive approach to education across Europe.