In a poignant and harrowing journey from systems of education to systems of criminal justice, the author follows her brother, Chris, who has been designated a “bad kid” by his school, a “person of interest” by the police, and a “gangster” by society… No other book combines rigorous research, personal narrative, and compelling storytelling to examine the educational experiences of young Black males.

The report focuses on children with disabilities being served under IDEA, Part B and Part C, nationally and at the State level.

At the request of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Dr. Thomas Hehir and his associates prepared several reports on the status of special education in the Commonwealth using available data and resources.