Education Week: The Elevator Theory Of Special Education

Back in 1995, I wrote the attached piece which appeared in Education Week. Briefly, it speaks about the fact that we spend too much time, money, and effort on evaluating children and putting them into various categories--and that we should spend more time, money, and effort on teaching ALL students.

The article received LOTS of responses at the time. As a school attorney, I visited many schools back then. Often I saw the piece on school bulletin boards. Fun! I'd love to know what you think of the message. I believe it still rings true. Enjoy the read!


Education Week: The Elevator Theory Of Special Education