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In reply to the discussion: I wonder if Arne Duncan is trying to end the category of special education? [View all]madfloridian
(88,117 posts)31. Please stop using "closing ranks".
It is plain and simply self-defense.
Teachers have been treated as the enemy in America since Reagan's time. I just never saw a Democratic administration go at it so strongly.
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I wonder if Arne Duncan is trying to end the category of special education? [View all]
madfloridian
Aug 2014
OP
Arne Duncan is in favor of allowing private for profit companies to cherry pick all
Vincardog
Aug 2014
#2
Maybe because my autistic child is NOT capable of a standard curriculum to begin with?
Demeter
Aug 2014
#7
but you prove the point. such diverse children will not learn the sam ethings at the same time.
elehhhhna
Aug 2014
#16
I posted this in the Education group as to not have to put up with this stuff.
madfloridian
Aug 2014
#9
Of all people who should celebrate the differences in the way students learn...
madfloridian
Aug 2014
#19
Now that is just baloney. Read any of our posts here...we care very very much.
madfloridian
Aug 2014
#22
just as with general education the issue with special education is not those students who can
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2014
#28
Closing ranks, self-defense, what the hell ever, I'm with you madfloridian.
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2014
#32
I'm sorry you have not had the fortune to have that one special teacher that goes that extra mile
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2014
#33
Wonder if ole Arne has ever met a student like my daughter? She attended special education until
jwirr
Aug 2014
#5
that's what it is going to take. We are going to have to sue to protect our children
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2014
#21