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senseandsensibility

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3. Once when I was studying for my Masters in

Sat Mar 15, 2025, 03:21 PM

Mar 15

Special Education, I visited a public school run by the county for severely "handicapped" as they were called then. Until that point, I had only taught in regular education classrooms, or occasionally in RSP classes for children with mild learning disabilities, so I was completely unprepared for what I saw. I literally burst into tears within minutes. The staff tried to comfort me, and I felt foolish and like I was in the way. It was a real eye opener. You describe it well.

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Yesterday I substitute taught in a pre k special education classroom [View all] kimbutgar Mar 15 OP

Bummer ProfessorGAC Mar 15 #1

Republican lack of values republianmushroom Mar 15 #2

republican lack of simple decency bsiebs Mar 15 #5

Worse Than Ever Baron2024 Mar 15 #52

I am not religious, DENVERPOPS Mar 15 #55

True but now any Old School republican sits there with their mouths shut, not saying a word. republianmushroom Mar 16 #60

Yep Baron2024 Mar 16 #62

Once when I was studying for my Masters in senseandsensibility Mar 15 #3

When my son was diagnosed with autism and was put in this special pre k class kimbutgar Mar 15 #4

You deserve accolades senseandsensibility Mar 15 #17

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You have a heavy burden my friend but you still brought light, love, and laughter into some children's world Botany Mar 15 #7

Gutting the special education support angrychair Mar 15 #8

Doturd is too fucking stupid to do that......there's no money in it for him. AZ8theist Mar 15 #46

There Is A Book Baron2024 Mar 15 #53

I spent over 23 years driving kids to and from school. love_katz Mar 15 #9

Well said. Evolve Dammit Mar 15 #49

Thank you for your love for these sweet little ones Sun-Moon Mar 15 #10

I wish you were. barbtries Mar 15 #11

Love this, love you. Passages Mar 15 #12

My oldest grandchild (age 20) is high-functioning autistic and currently lives with us. mommymarine2003 Mar 15 #13

You're fortunate kimbutgar Mar 15 #14

Oh my. Doodles Mar 15 #15

Good on you for helping these poor kids. As an aside spooky3 Mar 15 #16

I asked the aides about that and when he went into the bathroom again I found the ointment and she put it on him. kimbutgar Mar 15 #20

Great! Nt spooky3 Mar 15 #22

RFK Jr says all that's needed is a good diet and exercise. Gimpyknee Mar 15 #18

I Hope You Continue To Do This modrepub Mar 15 #19

In my early years I worked in Wall Street firms kimbutgar Mar 15 #21

You did good. cksmithy Mar 15 #23

What a life fulfilling day yesterday must've been JMCKUSICK Mar 15 #24

You have "empathy" which is devalued by people like musk/trump/putin/thiel/etc. erronis Mar 15 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author kimbutgar Mar 15 #29

My parents always said when I was growing up to treat people like I'd want to be treated. kimbutgar Mar 15 #30

You are a benefit beyond words to those children. moniss Mar 15 #26

Good info. And you do not pre-date the Pharaohs! Evolve Dammit Mar 15 #50

Oh my heart! Thank you for sharing this poignant experience. KitFox Mar 15 #27

What a wonderful story! kimbutgar Mar 15 #31

Thanks for what you do. Greyhead Mar 15 #28

I was so angry when I heard that quote recently kimbutgar Mar 15 #34

It's heavy to ponder the future wendyb-NC Mar 15 #32

I agree! WVGIRL Mar 15 #33

The teacher was so happy when she made the request and I accepted. kimbutgar Mar 15 #35

90% nowforever Mar 15 #36

I work in a resource room now, but have worked in severe and profound set up too. I am GPV Mar 15 #37

Can you... oldsoldierfadingfast Mar 15 #38

You're not being hyperbolic. BBbats Mar 15 #39

My d-i-l owns a Montessori school that is inclusive nolabear Mar 15 #40

When my son was in middle school in 6th grade in public school it was awful kimbutgar Mar 15 #43

So true. And many teachers would love it. nolabear Mar 15 #47

Your fears are well-founded. hay rick Mar 15 #41

The number of children with disabilities is increasing in this country. kimbutgar Mar 15 #44

I'm overwhelmed by the way you put kindness and compassion into action, kimbutgar. Aristus Mar 15 #42

Thank you kimbutgar Mar 15 #45

Bless you for your compassion. Evolve Dammit Mar 15 #48

A moving story. Clouds Passing Mar 15 #51

Thanks kimbutgar Baron2024 Mar 15 #54

What cuts? Littlered Mar 15 #56

Bless you. Ilsa Mar 16 #57

I'm so sorry kimbutgar Mar 16 #61

❤️ littlemissmartypants Mar 16 #58

We need OODLES of stories along these lines. More Testimonials!!! calimary Mar 16 #59