Black Students with Autism: Key Takeaways from Georgia Flowers-Lee

For over 20 years, Georgia Flowers-Lee has channeled her fervor for teaching special education as the vice president of United Teachers Los Angeles NEA. A staunch advocate for Black students with autism, she stresses the necessity for customized support. With 3.7% of Black 8-year-olds diagnosed, she warns that diminishing federal funding jeopardizes critical resources. "These are our kids," she asserts, calling for immediate reforms to address the challenges confronting special education as systemic changes loom on the horizon.