The latest episode of District Administration’s “Talking Out of School” podcast highlights how charter schools can better serve students in special education. Lauren Morando Rhim, our executive director, discusses the recent two-year study on this topic, emphasizing the need for both traditional and charter schools to improve support for students with disabilities. The study provides models and insights for education leaders and policymakers to help these students succeed in charter schools. Rhim calls for proactive measures to address these needs, including partnerships with nonprofits and reorganization to improve resources and school climate.
“I would love to see charters that are creating great learning environments and having great outcomes for kids who have long been marginalized, kids who are from low-income communities, kids of color,” she continues. “Because there’s lots of intersection—it’s not like kids are one thing or the other.”
Listen to the Podcast here.
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