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There’s a lot going on, and I don’t want people to lose hope. We have to stay engaged–learning, writing, calling, advocating. Rest, but don’t quit. They don’t often win their court cases. In ...

In the past couple of days, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has been making headlines, and not in a good way. Let’s break down what’s been happening and how it could impact our kids, especially ...

I call myself a public education supporter. I advocate, I lobby, I educate myself on the issues. I believe public education benefits all of society, not just our own kids. I want it to succeed. But ...

You should tell the media about this! It’s a really common piece of IEP advice. And, I get it. Our kids are treated horribly sometimes. They get bullied, sometimes even by school staff. Kids are ...

Across the U.S., consumers are taking part in a national boycott, also known as a “blackout day,” to protest corporate greed, unfair labor practices, and unethical business behaviors. The goal? To ...

Tired of chore charts that assume all kids develop at the same rate? Yeah, me too. Scroll down to get the PDF and print it–or put your email address in the form and we’ll send it to your inbox for ...

It’s hard to ignore the recent surge in communicable diseases making headlines—Bird Flu, Influenza A, Measles, and Ebola. Let’s break down each of these health threats, understand their current impact ...

My son Kevin, through no fault of his own, was born with a chromosome disorder that significantly impacts his health and his life. I hate that our current system requires me to constantly describe him ...

If you’ve ever wondered how schools pay for services like speech therapy, occupational therapy, or even mental health support, here’s a fun fact: Medicaid helps cover a big chunk of it. Yup, that same ...

Since my last article about my son and the Medicaid cuts, I’ve heard from a lot of supportive people. I’ve also heard from people who clearly have no idea how Medicaid works, what it does, or why ...