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Florida charter schools failing disabled students
- 12-14-2011
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By John O'Connor and Sarah Gonzalez/NPR
Tres Whitlock is stuck in a public school where he feels ignored. He wants out. The 17-year-old would-be video game designer researched his options online and found his perfect match – Pivot Charter School. "It's computer-based and I think I will do better," he says. But when Whitlock tried to enroll in the school, he found a series of barriers in his way. The reason? He has cerebral palsy, and school officials say they don't have anyone to take Whitlock to the bathroom. Whitlock and his parents are convinced their story isn't unique — and enrollment data backs them. A StateImpact Florida/Miami Herald investigation shows most charter schools in Florida are failing to serve students with severe disabilities. (more...)
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