by virginia | Jun 21, 2025 | Parent Rights
Imagine this: A bright 7th-grade student named Jordan, known for his curiosity and creativity, is removed from class after a series of behavioral outbursts. His teacher, now empowered by new legislation, removes him immediately, citing disruption. But what if...
by virginia | May 16, 2025 | Parent Rights, Uncategorized
Unfortunately, many states attempt to curtail the role of a Special Education Advocate in providing advocacy for Special Education issues and participating in IEP meetings. Over the years several states have introduced legislation that the bill authors claim protects...
by virginia | Apr 29, 2025 | Writing skills
🎒 Meet Lucas Lucas perched at his desk, third-row from the front, feet swinging just above the tile floor. His classmates were scribbling away, pencils humming. But Lucas? He stared at the blank page. The room seemed to shrink around him. He had no idea what the 4...
by virginia | Apr 23, 2025 | Cross border moves
Meet Emma: When Emma moved from Oxford in the United Kingdom to Chicago, Illinois with her 10-year-old son, Oliver, she thought she had the essentials covered: housing, employment, and schools. But the real challenge emerged when she tried to translate Oliver’s...
by virginia | Apr 14, 2025 | ADHD
From Distraction to Strategy: 5 Steps to Rethinking Smartphones for ADHD Not long ago, many of us—myself included—viewed smartphones as a threat to focus and productivity. We worried about distractions, screen addiction, and digital overload. One teacher banned phones...
