Notes, Notings, and Common Refrains

The group that worked alongside their peers with disabilites had an average of a 15 point increase in their academic achievement. that happened and it was because when you're working collaboratively with a peer ... with a friend ... with somebody who might need a little extra assistance ... or some coaching ... you're much more engaged in the curriculum.

Yes -- basically what he is implying here is that inclusion is 'good' because it makes life *more* difficult for the other children: forces them to work harder...