Families across the country are sharing personal accounts of how systemic barriers have denied education to loved ones, with some individuals excluded from learning opportunities until well into adolescence. One brother-in-law was barred from traditional schooling until high school, while another faced a 17-year delay before enrollment became possible. These experiences highlight ongoing inequities in access to education, revealing how policies and practices can leave vulnerable individuals behind for years. The stories underscore broader conversations about reforming systems to ensure no one is left out of foundational learning opportunities.
Susan Popkin has a brother-in-law who was kept out of traditional education until high school. David Bateman has a brother-in-law who couldn’t enroll for the first 17 years of his life. These stories ...
