How Sebastian Stayed at His Neighborhood School

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   By age 5, Sebastian had an unusual history for a Seattle-born child. His mother was a Seattleite, while his father came to the US from Germany. Since Sebastian has Down Syndrome, his parents knew that choosing the best educational options was important for him. So at age 1, Sebastian … Read more How Sebastian Stayed at His Neighborhood School

Team Child’s Karen Pillar on Inequity in School Discipline, Part 2

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   Karen Pillar is one of TeamChild’s bright and compassionate attorneys dedicated to helping youth who are at risk. TeamChild provides legal advice and legal advocacy to people 12 to 24 years old who are involved with or at risk of involvement with the juvenile court system. They also have … Read more Team Child’s Karen Pillar on Inequity in School Discipline, Part 2

TeamChild’s Karen Pillar on Inequity in School Discipline

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   In this week’s blog, I spoke with Karen Pillar, one of TeamChild’s bright and compassionate attorneys dedicated to helping our youth live safe and happy lives. TeamChild provides legal advice and legal advocacy to people 12 to 24 years old who are involved with or at risk of involvement … Read more TeamChild’s Karen Pillar on Inequity in School Discipline