Avannaa is a selection of Tiina Itkonen's photographs of Greenland's landscape in 2002 - 2010. Itkonen has traveled over 1,500 kilometers in the west coast of Greenland by small plane, helicopter, cargo ship, oil tanker, sailboat, small fishing boat and dog sled. Despite the timeless beauty captured in these photographs, there is also a subliminal awareness of the threat to the environment due to global warming.
Focusing on the political dynamics of special education, this study examines how various interest groups operate within a complex policy environment to achieve their goals. It highlights the incremental nature of policy-making across multiple institutions, shaped by federal laws, state regulations, and local practices. The research specifically analyzes how advocacy groups strategize and present their interests to policymakers, assessing their effectiveness over a 30-year period. This comprehensive analysis offers new insights into the behavior and impact of special education advocacy.