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In an editorial about a special education class action suit, the Milwaukee (WI, US) Journal Sentinal got it spot-on right! After remarking on the obligation of the Milwaukee Public Schools to provide a free and appropriate publice education for students with disabilities and the failure of the local education agency (LEA) to identify children with Learning Disabilities, the un-named editorial writer notes that a magistrate encourage the plantifs and the LEA to negotiate a settlemenet.

Great idea.

Defending against the lawsuit is a waste of money that would be better spent on improving the education of students with disabilities. Happily, all sides are expressing a willingness to talk and, importantly, to listen. They mustn’t lose sight of the goal: a more effective education.

Bingo! What a refreshing view. I’m writing a letter to the editor.

Link to the editorial and also read an accompanying story.