A promising development in Baltimore's special ed suit
Amy Totenberg, the special master overseeing the 25-year-old Vaughn G. case, has issued a report recommending less oversight in most elementary schools over discipline and least restrictive environment. See my online story here. The report makes clear that the system still has a long way to go, especially in secondary schools, but is very complimentary of reforms under Dr. Alonso.
I'm headed now to a press conference on this called by the school system and the state education department, co-defendants in the federal class-action case. More to come...
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