Special Education

I grew up in public schools. I believe in public schools. But two years ago, I disenrolled my daughter, who has special needs. Then last year, I did the sa

For the last few years, Chicago Public Schools has been working hard to change its discipline policies and practices to reduce suspensions and expulsions.

Dear Fellow Parent Warriors, While every parent has strong feelings as a new school year approaches—excitement, nerves, even a little worry—our special tri

Let’s just call her Betsy DeVoid. Our secretary of education earns a name-change because of her predilection for voiding guidance that protects our most di

Back to school time makes everyone a little nervous: parents, teachers, staff and especially students. Conventional wisdom tells us that students are prima

My two boys, ages 12 and 9, are my top priority. I have been actively and attentively helping them to learn the skills that will allow them to navigate the

Outrage: Kids Can’t Read, America It took the kid about 5 minutes to read one sentence. He struggled to pronounce the easiest words. I was annoyed. I said

I have always been extremely anxious about change. Sometimes that change would lead to various levels of panic, sometimes in public. And that panic would i

Raising two kids has taught me a lot about how to help children become their best selves. Four key themes have emerged in my years as a mother, and I belie