I've been reading a book that I got way back in February this year. It's taken me a while to finish it, as I usually just keep it in the car and read it when I'm waiting somewhere (I can wait almost anywhere if I have a good book, which this is.). It's hard "saving" it for these occasions, as it is an enjoyable read, yet it is difficult to read, as I've found myself wiping tears away while reading entries. This book was written by many teenagers in California and is called "The Freedom Writers Diary." The book is made up of journal entries that they had written throughout their high school years, as well as having entries from their teacher. If you have not read it, I encourage you to. It will give you a different view of things.....and a very smart view as well. Warning: It's not a book to read without kleenex readily available!
Hands Off Special Education!
We need to sound the alarm on the proposed & recent cuts to the Dept of Education, specifically those to Special Education Services & the core functions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These staffing cuts aren't just budget adjustments; they are a direct attack on the rights and well-being on our nation's children with disabilities. IDEA is a landmark civil rights law that guarantees a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for every child with a disability. It ensures access to specialized instruction, related services like speech, occupational, and physical therapy, & essential legal protections. I have listened to this poem by Lederick Horne a few times since these most recent actions to the Dept. of Education's Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). I feel so many emotions like anger , disappointment , scared , & sad . I don't know what to think & barely know what to do. Decimating the s...
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