As students head back to school, from elementary classrooms to college campuses, a troubling trend continues. Research shows that 92% of young people who have heard the “R-word” say they first heard it used as a slur. Through its Spread the Word campaign, Special Olympics is working to change that by encouraging more respectful and inclusive language. Andrea Cahn, Senior Vice President of Unified Champion Schools, joined Melissa in the Morning to talk about the campaign, what the data tells us, and how schools can help create more welcoming environments for all students. To hear the full interview follow the link in #SpecialOlympics bio. #ChooseToInclude