On September 26, 2025, the News & Observer reported that the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is investigating Johnston County Schools for how it treated an autistic high school student. The complaint, filed by Disability Rights North Carolina, alleges that the student was: Advocates argue these actions denied him both inclusion and opportunity. “Kids with disabilities just […]
When the Letter Arrives A mom recently shared a photo of a letter she received from her child’s school. The paper was wrinkled, the language was stiff, and the message landed like a punch in the gut: Your child may receive services from a teacher who does not meet the definition of “highly qualified.” She asked on social […]
I’ve said it for years, and maybe you’ve heard me say it too: “It sucks being the bigger person.” I don’t say it because I think I’m better than anyone else. I say it because being the bigger person is hard. It means biting your tongue when you want to snap back. It means choosing patience over pride. […]
