The Boston Globe headline we’ve all been dreading…
“Rising Costs for Special Education are Impeding Pay Raises for Teachers, Districts Say.”[1]While this headline is very concerning, sadly, it was predictable and is not surprising. What is surprising is this: The long-building crisis it describes is finally out in the open. Rising special education costs impede school programs and opportunities for every public-school student. There, I said it.Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m a passionate supporter of public education for all students, [...]I’m back! It’s time to share news about my new book, Boxes from the Attic — An Immigrant’s Story
Alas, over these last few months, I’ve been lax about posting on Medium. For my readers, I apologize….Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumSpedEx Consultation — A positive, innovative, and successful approach to build TRUST in special…
AMAZINGLY (to me, at least), the federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (the IDEA), does not…Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on Medium“Miriam, I hear you but I’m not going to do it!”
So said one of my favorite clients. I was his school district’s attorney where he was the director of special education.Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on Medium“Numbers don’t lie but people do” — Wall Street Journal front-page story.
As you know, I’ve been writing short vignettes and snippets of ideas about TRUST. Here’s the latest from my Tuesday Tips.Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumTrust at the RED light
Every Tuesday morning I send out a Tuesday Tip by email to my subscribers. If you’d like to receive these Tips, just email me at…Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumEvery Tuesday morning I send out my Tuesday Tips by email to my subscribers.
These Tips are all about TRUST — what it is, why it’s so vital, how to build it, how we need it in schools (and everywhere), how to spot…Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumTRUST in an amazing dance program at a California prison
I’m always looking for stories that include that little word, TRUST. Just call me the “TRUST Lady.” After 60+ years in public education —…Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumOK, so what is TRUST?
These posts continue to explore TRUST in schools and in every day life— what it is, why it’s so vital, how to build it, how we need it in…Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on MediumBecause that’s how we’ve ALWAYS done it!
How many times have we heard that retort? Way too many….Continue reading on Medium » This was originally posted on Medium