Families across the country are confronting the harsh realities of systemic barriers that have denied some individuals access to education for years—even decades. In one case, a brother-in-law was excluded from traditional schooling until high school, while another faced a 17-year delay before enrollment became possible. Experts say these delays highlight deep inequities in how educational opportunities are distributed, leaving some behind due to bureaucratic hurdles or societal oversight. The stories underscore ongoing struggles to ensure every person, regardless of background, has a chance to learn.
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 ...
