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Education For All
I demand an appropriate education
for all those with special needs
administrators of pedagogy
I see ignoring student’s pleas
I realise modified instruction
requires teachers to differentiate
but to consider it as unfair
makes me justifiably irate
If one had no legs to stand
I would not command their walking
one should not mandate a write
based on simple talking
They know that one plus one is two
but maybe not the square route of eight
to demean amid their peers
such shame does not abate
Instead of outlining weakness
why not focus on their strengths
an instructor’s role is to teach
inasmuch, to any length
Toss out these standards tests
claiming to evaluate worth
when Maslow’s hierarchy is required
to assess needs not met since birth
for all those with special needs
administrators of pedagogy
I see ignoring student’s pleas
I realise modified instruction
requires teachers to differentiate
but to consider it as unfair
makes me justifiably irate
If one had no legs to stand
I would not command their walking
one should not mandate a write
based on simple talking
They know that one plus one is two
but maybe not the square route of eight
to demean amid their peers
such shame does not abate
Instead of outlining weakness
why not focus on their strengths
an instructor’s role is to teach
inasmuch, to any length
Toss out these standards tests
claiming to evaluate worth
when Maslow’s hierarchy is required
to assess needs not met since birth
Published 2nd Apr 2017
| Edited 20th Jan 2018
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2nd Apr 2017 1:06pm
Absolutely truth in your words my dear! Very strong offering that should be read n heeded
3rd Apr 2017 12:15pm
Thank you. Wish my voice was stronger and reached those who make the laws but have never been in a classroom.
2nd Apr 2017 2:39pm
This is one of the reasons I live Einstein's quote, "But If You Judge a Fish by Its Ability to Climb a Tree, It Will Live Its Whole Life Believing that It is Stupid."
Well stated, Mel. You're a true advocate for these children.
Well stated, Mel. You're a true advocate for these children.
3rd Apr 2017 12:17pm
3rd Apr 2017 1:06pm
2nd Apr 2017 7:20pm
I liked and agreed with your campaign issue, so poetically put - It got me to thinking and writing - draft title "Dignity for all" - will probably shorten to just "Dignity."
thank you for the inspiration :-)
thank you for the inspiration :-)
3rd Apr 2017 12:27pm
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