Zero Reject: The Uncertain Future of Special Education

Zero Reject logo of a child at a desk in an otherwise empty, blank room.

Description: Nearly 9 million public school students have an IEP or a 504 plan. But for many families, there’s a gap between the legal promise of special education and what actually happens at school. And as policies shift, that promise feels less certain than ever before.

Join Understood and host Anya Kamenetz to mark the launch of Zero Reject, our new investigative podcast. Together, we’ll have an honest conversation about where special education stands today — and what comes next.

Date: Thursday, October 29

Time: 6:00 p.m. ET

Location: In person at 96 Morton Street, New York City (space limited), or online via YouTube livestream