Mar 12 2025 24 mins
On this episode, we’re celebrating the legacy of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the first iteration of which was signed into law in 1975. We’re joined by educators, advocates and a student to learn more about how IDEA serves students and families across the nation.
Guests:
Dr. Tiece Ruffin, Chair, UNC Asheville Department of Education
Dr. Carol Ann Hudgens, Sr. Director of the Office of Exceptional Children, NC Department of Public Instruction
Glynnis Hagins, Attorney, Disability Rights North Carolina
Susan Book, parent and public school advocate
Lindy Southern, student, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Guests:
Dr. Tiece Ruffin, Chair, UNC Asheville Department of Education
Dr. Carol Ann Hudgens, Sr. Director of the Office of Exceptional Children, NC Department of Public Instruction
Glynnis Hagins, Attorney, Disability Rights North Carolina
Susan Book, parent and public school advocate
Lindy Southern, student, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools