How Advanced is Our Education System?

I know a mom in a neighboring county that sounds like the parents in the below link. She had advocated strongly to get her school district to recognize that he "is different". "They" use her personality against her, as she tries so hard not to make waves while she constantly fights for her son. He is smart. He is different. He "has" Aspergers.

I saw what happened when a well crafted letter was written challenging just one aspect of his educational settings. "The letter" was based on sound legal principals, something "they" were not aware of. "The letter" blindsided "them" because it brought to bear outside leverage that "they" were not used to defeating. "The letter" took care of the one issue, but the retaliation and retribution was pervasive. Those who were involved in supporting the advocacy of the student were also dealt with to the degree that it is unlikely they will advocate for another student.


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