Why integrated education is a win for every student

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Like most things that don’t favor the richest and most privileged in the world, the future of public education for disabled students in America is currently under threat. With an attorney general who has been vehemently opposed to the concept of putting disabled students in general classrooms, and an education secretary who is, at best, ill-informed about federal law concerning the issue, many in the disability community are concerned that students’ right to receive individualized education within an integrated public school environment will soon be in jeopardy.

Source: Having Disabled Kids In Public School Classrooms Is Good For Everyone

A great story into why integrated education helps all students.

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