Inclusive education is a fundamental right that ensures equal access to quality education for all students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. However, despite significant progress in promoting inclusive practices, numerous barriers continue to hinder its implementation in schools. The attitudinal barriers, such as negative attitudes and stereotypes towards individuals with disabilities or differences, and social challenges such as exclusion and limited social interactions, often impede the progress towards inclusive education. This paper discusses the strategies for overcoming attitudinal and social challenges in order to foster inclusive education. It highlights the significance of promoting positive attitudes, awareness, and understanding among educators, students, and the broader community. Education and training programs can play a crucial role in addressing these attitudinal barriers by promoting empathy. Respect, and inclusive values. Additionally, social challenges can be tackled by implementing strategies that encourage interaction and cooperation among students. Creating an inclusive learning environment such as cooperative learning, peer support systems, and inclusive extracurricular activities, can foster social integration and build positive relationships among students with diverse backgrounds and abilities. Overall, this abstract highlights the importance of identifying and addressing attitudinal and social barriers to inclusive education in schools. By implementing strategies that promote positive attitudes, enhance social interactions, and foster collaboration among stakeholders, schools can create inclusive environments that benefit all students.

Inclusive Education, Attitudinal Barriers, Social Challenges, Learning Environment