Families across the country share heartbreaking accounts of loved ones denied access to education for years—some barred from school until high school, others excluded entirely for nearly two decades. The experiences highlight systemic barriers that have left individuals without basic learning opportunities, raising urgent questions about equity in education. Advocates say these cases reflect broader failures in identifying and supporting children with disabilities or other challenges. Stories like these underscore the need for stronger policies to ensure no student is left behind.
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 ...
