Because I am still 'in the system', at least part time, I am given the privilege (I say this sooo tongue in cheek) of learning the latest news in the world of Special Education.  Most of the time, the news pertains to new theories or ideas to use with children that are diagnosed with a disability or even a great success story of a child with a disability.  This is helpful.  Sometimes the news pertains to techniques, strategies and innovative curriculum.  This can be helpful.  And then sometimes the news highlights another brilliant idea from the public school system.  This is not helpful at all.

This article really brings to the surface a problem in the public school system.  The children somehow get lost in the power and money struggle and their needs go unmet.  How can this happen?  As someone who became a Special Education teacher for the purpose of actually helping children who would otherwise be pushed aside, this is really a tough pill to swallow.  I realize this is not in my school system or even in my state, but I can honestly say this type of mentality has the potential to surface it's ugly head at any point in any system.    It makes me ponder how long I can be in this system, as limited as it is......