That is one powerful piece that was written. I think Mr. Turner did a great job including the history of IDEA, the personalized piece about Brooklynn, and the concerns of present. I think it was made more powerful with the warnings at the end of the piece. I think that needs to be spread widely across social media to make everyone aware that while today is a day to celebrate individuals with disabilities and IDEA, we can't truly celebrate until we know that future is secure for special education.
Excellent observations, Jane. Yes Cory Turner did a heckuva good job weaving the threads. And, as you noted, he used them to lead up to the powerful observation (quote from former Secretary Spellings!) about how the law has helped kids and families *so far.*
That is one powerful piece that was written. I think Mr. Turner did a great job including the history of IDEA, the personalized piece about Brooklynn, and the concerns of present. I think it was made more powerful with the warnings at the end of the piece. I think that needs to be spread widely across social media to make everyone aware that while today is a day to celebrate individuals with disabilities and IDEA, we can't truly celebrate until we know that future is secure for special education.
Excellent observations, Jane. Yes Cory Turner did a heckuva good job weaving the threads. And, as you noted, he used them to lead up to the powerful observation (quote from former Secretary Spellings!) about how the law has helped kids and families *so far.*