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“I was pushed through. I was moved from class to class not being taught anything,” Ortiz told The Connecticut Mirror during a series of interviews. “They stole
by Molitor5901 2y ago
“I was pushed through. I was moved from class to class not being taught anything,” Ortiz told The Connecticut Mirror during a series of interviews. “They stole something from me … I wanted to do more, and I didn’t have the chance to do that.”
Ortiz was diagnosed with a speech impediment and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in early childhood and has been classified as a student with a disability for “as long as I can remember,” she said.
- jandrese 2y agoBeing in the special ed program is the easiest way to fall through the cracks. Expectations are low and if the kid isn't disruptive then they won't get a lot of attention because they are in class with the kids who are disruptive.
- Molitor5901 2y agoSchools are required to take most kids with disabilities into the special education program, but there appears to be no requirement (that I can find in my state and surrounding) that the child must actually be provided an education. It seems little more than daycare. Out of sight, out of mind.
- antisthenes 2y agoThe tyranny of low-expectations is going to be responsible for a lot of Gen Z falling out of society due to inability to perform all but the most basic tasks. A tragic, fully avoidable fate. In part due to the victimhood mantra perpetuated by media, that absolves parents of all accountability.