In the book, The Epic IEP, this line floored me: #bookrec #nonfictionbooks #education #readmorebooks

As a new parent, this line floored me the first time I read it. It says, at the end of the day, we are all here for the same reason: to ensure that every child, regardless of disability or difference, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. To build an education system that sees the inherent worth and beauty in every student and provides the support and resources for them to reach their fullest potential. I met the author of this book, Karen Mayer Cunningham, a few months ago. Maybe a year ago. And when she told me she was writing this book, The Epic IEP, that teaches parents, educators, and advocates how to build a system that works for kids with disabilities, I said, of course I'll help you promote it, because I'm a new parent. And it's so scary to think that we live in a society that doesn't prioritize staffing and constantly optimizing the special education process. It's like that quote that's often attributed to Einstein, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life thinking it's stupid. And I can only imagine putting my son, if he developed a disability, into a system that didn't cater to his needs. And one of my favorite things about Karen, now that I know her, is that she's a comic. And so she writes in a way that's approachable, not overly serious, even though this is an incredibly serious subject.