Special Ed

It's so important for so many Americans to believe that we're... special, and not in the special-ed sense. ❋ Harry Shearer (2011)

The special-ed track continued until, in the ninth grade, he resumed mainstream classes with his peers. ❋ Lisa Davis (2011)

In October, Christina and her parents met with Mrs. Bennett, the head of special education, and a special-ed teacher assigned as Christina's case manager. ❋ Amy Dockser Marcus (2011)

"Hopefully, that money can be used to do things like buy computers or retain a special-ed teacher." ❋ Lisa Fleisher (2011)

"I lost not only my memories of the time I was subjected to this torture but I was robbed of almost all memories from about 2003, two years before treatment, to 2008, three years after treatment stopped," testified Evelyn Scogin, a special-ed teacher who got ECT after a suicide attempt. ❋ David Brown (2011)

Ms. Rynning, 58, an early-childhood special-ed teacher, likes wine's social aspects. ❋ Elizabeth Bernstein (2012)

"Why is it we continue to grow special-ed labeling?" she asked. ❋ Amy Merrick (2011)

"There are lots of things that an educator would have noticed in a special-ed population other than that the child was happy about her presence," this person said. ❋ Erica Orden (2011)

Even after pulling the special-ed kids' cost out of the average, the taxpayers are paying about $23,000 per D.C. public-school student. ❋ Unknown (2011)

In my work at a special-ed school, I see kids who are jaded and unreachable through traditional classroom means come alive when digging in soil and watching seeds grow. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Dude 1: I was in [special ed] in high school for being [just a little] retarded. Dude 2: So that's why you say [stupid shit] all the time. ❋ Crapfeces (2022)

1. My younger brother is severely autistic so they put him in [special ed]. He's actually doing quite well now. 2. Teacher: Because you can't sit still for 45 minutes and mindlessly [take notes] on and [memorize] [useless words] every day on a subject you have no interest in without interacting with anyone or doing anything else you need to take a resource period now. You will learn how to be organized, complete homework on time, study, manage time, and write essays. You will also set goals for yourself, we have already set some for you. You will have a 45% more positive attitude and you will write down all your assignments 95% of the time. Student: I actually dont need this, i know how to do that stuff. Its just that i learn a bit differently and you can't really change the way my mind works. Teacher: Thats the negative attitude that you need to stop! Student: *facepalm* ❋ Polexia (2009)

Contrary to [popular belief] [special ed] classes are taught with the normal [curriculum] but are instead presented in a way that makes those in it learn better and easier. For the severely autistic or retarded kids, they are pretty much fucked. ❋ Ramsy Norris (2020)

[John] you [act like] Special Ed. ❋ NoraaApple (2022)

I was in [specialed] [ed]. [Special ed]. ❋ S. Vitale (2007)

I fucking hate being in [special ed] because the teachers are [fucking annoying] and talk to me like [I'm stupid] ❋ Dyspraxic_cheeto (2020)

[Truth be told], I have been in Special Ed since I was in kindergarten. I was diagnosed with Autism when I was 2 years old. People said that I would never become independent and I would have to be looked after my entire life. My parents were also hopeless that I may never lead an independent life later on. It has been a long journey from when I was just a child, but it all paid off. Throughout my life, I was always seen as the "special kid" and [I was sick] and tired of it. I knew that I had great potential, but my parents, teachers, and case carriers didn't believe me, so I decided to prove them wrong. I kept pushing and pushing until I finally got what I wanted. Freedom. Back then, I could barely make sentences without other people telling me what to say. Now, I'm in high school taking 3 honors classes and 2 CP classes. It was a long and hard journey. I should definitely write this in my [college application]. ❋ TROLLKING9001 (2020)

Karen:what was your experience in [special ed] [Keira]: teachers only taught me 2+2 and I got abused there for no reason and got called worthless now because of special ed I have to work in a minimum wage job and I never went to college or have my dream job because of it Karen:aww [thats sad] Keira:Ik tell me about it now they also never called for my graduation now that teacher is the head of special ed ❋ Alastorismine (2020)

1. Special ed is available at many schools. 2. "I'm your idol, the highest title, [numero uno]. I'm not a Puerto Rican, but I'm speakin so that you know. And understand; I got the gift of speech. And it's a [blessin], So listen to the lesson I preach. I talk sense condensed into the form of a poem Full of knowledge from my toes to the top of my dome. I'm kinda young--but my tongue speaks maturity. I'm not a child; I don't need nothin for security. I get paid when my record is played--to put it short I [got it made]." 3. Como estas el yaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy?! ❋ Some Punk Kid (2005)

I [got] [mail]! yayyyyyyyyyyyy! ❋ Mr. A Bobo (2005)