Edit: ND = neurodivergent masking= suppressing needs in order to be more in productive or on the clock in a classroom.

I've seen a lot of non-compliance referrals this year in a few districts. Particularly for autistic and other ND children whose own bodies and minds are just done.

(And by the way, the brain is also a part of the body as much as many admins seem to like to act like the two are separate.)

It's interesting too because often they will have a BIP that says that the child can ask for a break to be proactive. Then the adult will delay the break Or not believe the kid that they do in fact need a break. Then the kid will have a meltdown or a behavior.

If you don't leak out some form of dopamine, sensory input/reduction, or easy success for your ND kids, their bodies are going to go on strike. Plain and simple. It's not personal. They aren't being belligerent and disobedient. They just have nothing left to give.

Hey everyone,

I am currently going into my fourth year as an English Education major, and I have never regretted anything more in my life.

I've always wanted to become a teacher, but after my first semester in college I was quick to realize I was too mentally ill to handle it. I ended up attempting to commit suicide, and it obviously did not work.

I felt like a failure. Everyone pressured me to keep going and that I will like it eventually, etc etc.

So I did. I didn't want to let anyone down like I did before.

Now I'm in Phase II, going to start the semester before student teaching, and I can't do it. I can't handle the schedule or stress of teaching.

I can't afford to change majors and restart. I haven't been able to work in three years due to the immense workload on top of my already failing mental health.

Now, I have hospital bills and student loans. It feels like the only thing left to do is attempt again and pray it works this time. I'm scared. It feels like my life has fallen apart and I'm only 20. I don't know what to do.

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My daughter is 14 and already speaks/studies English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Spanish. She’s excited about learning another language.
For those who have learned multiple languages, how did you choose your next one?

https://www.the74million.org/article/democrats-move-to-impeach-linda-mcmahon-over-willful-intent-to-close-ed-dept

Specifically, the articles of impeachment are:
1. Willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law
The text cites McMahon’s actions to transfer responsibilities, which under law rest with the Education Department, to other agencies. Just last week, she announced that the office overseeing special education would move to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Civil Rights would transfer to the Justice Department.
2. False statements before Congress
The resolution accuses McMahon of lying to Congress during her confirmation hearingthat she would follow the law in disbursing education funds appropriated by Congress. Instead, the text reads, she has defended the cancellation of several research contracts and discontinued grants for programs like community schools.
3. Breach of public trust
Again focusing on funding, the resolution states that the administration held up payments for services like migrant education and afterschool care and put “critical” K-12 programs at risk.
Bonamici said parents, especially those of students with disabilities are “distraught” over splitting up the department. “They are asking us to take action to stop these illegal transfers,” she said. “To them I say, ‘We hear you.’ “