I was still finishing my special-education credential, working on a preliminary permit, when I took this job at a nonpublic school. I need this job.”“You need to stay alive more than you need this job.”But it wasn’t simple. When I refused to stay silent, the retaliation took a toll on my health that I’m still recovering from. And I won’t stop writing about what I saw behind that classroom door — what special-education teachers really do. AdvertisementSally Iverson served over 20 years in California’s special-education system, from classroom teacher to SELPA director.

Source: Huffington Post January 26, 2026 17:50 UTC