A.J. Spitz

A.J. Spitz is a junior at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and summer intern for Education Post.

Posts By A.J. Spitz

IEP

When ‘Special’ Feels Like an Insult: Diary of an IEP Kid

I've struggled with learning disabilities my whole life. Not the disability, but being labeled as someone with a disability. I had never felt stupid before, but for some reason getting “special”...

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Student Voice

Here's How ESSA Is Giving Students a Voice in Their Education

Administrators are quick to tell us how good their schools are but if we really want to know about their quality, we should ask the real experts: students. When I was in public school, I can remember...

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