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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the issue here is setting standards.  If there is new research that comes along that could assist a child with disabilities it should be advanced: DOE I think would be the place.

But after the podcast ‘sold a story’ on how the reading industry took advantage of gullible teachers, I lost faith in any one group - besides parents - for monitoring material.

The issue remains the IDEA Act is still an unfunded federal mandate- so not sure anyone could force much on the states.

Feel bad for the folks who lost their positions.  Hope they have family in another town.[/quote]

Yes the reading industry was my first thought too. Similarly, I’m not sure we’re truly advancing special needs. I feel like teachers need to be supported more instead of being talked down to by ed tech and all these ivory tower phds who haven’t ever taught in classrooms. [/quote]

Agree especially with your last sentiment. I hope the DOE survives this administration and I also hope that when it's over, the approach of the agency is more grounded in the hands on reality of teachers in classrooms, with a move away from ed tech and educational philosophies constructed by people who would never deign to teach children themselves.[/quote]

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