In the latest installment of “Neurodiversity in Nature,” a North Carolina woman talks about how federal special education cuts are impacting kids.
[Editor’s Note: This is part of Cardinal & Pine’s ongoing “Neurodiversity in Nature” series, centering on a North Carolina mom and her neurodivergent family’s explorations in nature. For more of these videos, go here.]
Let’s hike Sam Knob Trail and talk about recent federal spending cuts to special education.
What’s being cut?
-Special Education teacher training
-Parent training and information centers
-Centers that support students who are deaf and blind
-Research initiatives
-Technical assistance for educational agencies
What can you do?
-Call and meet with your representatives
-Attend local school board meetings
-Pursue legal action
https://new.cardinalpine.com/local/7-things-to-know-about-the-upcoming-liver-mush-festival-in-shelby/
Sam Knob Trail is a 2.5 mile out-and-back trail off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Right now it is insanely beautiful, offering lots of color with the changing leaves and fields of wildflowers. So if you’re reading this, let this be your sign to go check it out!
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