
Special Needs Education
Season 2 Episode 8 | 56m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Special needs education concerns in New Mexico.
Some 45,000 students in New Mexico schools have disabilities or special needs. They lag behind their peers in graduation rates and in reading and math skills. Many families struggle to make sure their children receive the education they need to be successful and lead independent lives. In this episode, parents and teachers meet with lawmakers and administrators to talk about possible solutions.
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PUBLIC SQUARE is a local public television program presented by NMPBS
Funding for PUBLIC SQUARE was provided in part by a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Public Square is also funded by American Graduate: Lets Make It Happen. PUBLIC SQUARE is hosted by Megan Kamerick.

Special Needs Education
Season 2 Episode 8 | 56m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Some 45,000 students in New Mexico schools have disabilities or special needs. They lag behind their peers in graduation rates and in reading and math skills. Many families struggle to make sure their children receive the education they need to be successful and lead independent lives. In this episode, parents and teachers meet with lawmakers and administrators to talk about possible solutions.
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PUBLIC SQUARE is a local public television program presented by NMPBS
Funding for PUBLIC SQUARE was provided in part by a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Public Square is also funded by American Graduate: Lets Make It Happen. PUBLIC SQUARE is hosted by Megan Kamerick.