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Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA

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Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA

5d ago

Stories of immigrants to enrich us and help celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation — Part 1

Hello again,

Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA

Jul 4

Happy 4th of July — stories of immigrants that make America, AMERICA!

Happy 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence to us all. The second paragraph in this inspiring statement — heard around the…

Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA

May 8

Trust issues — the “Godmother of Silicon Valley” offers a way forward

The 2025 Pew Research Center survey shows that the number of people who agree with this statement: “Most people can be trusted” — has…

Trust issues — the “Godmother of Silicon Valley” offers a way forward

Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA

May 1

Accommodations are a concern, but don’t blame parents

4.30.2026

Accommodations are a concern, but don’t blame parents

Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA

Mar 31

Deep “in the box”thinking — a tiny vignette

Here’s an imponderable question: How are we supposed to tear open that deep “in the box” thinking in our own minds –to tackle our daily…

Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA

Mar 8

“Accommodation Nation”* was so predictable.

It makes me sad to write this, but “I told you so.” Back in 2003.

Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA

Dec 3, 2024

The Boston Globe headline we’ve all been dreading…

“Rising Costs for Special Education are Impeding Pay Raises for Teachers, Districts Say.”[1]

Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA

Nov 13, 2024

I’m back! It’s time to share news about my new book, Boxes from the Attic — An Immigrant’s Story

Alas, over these last few months, I’ve been lax about posting on Medium. For my readers, I apologize….

I’m back! It’s time to share news about my new book, Boxes from the Attic — An Immigrant’s Story

Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA

Mar 17, 2024

SpedEx Consultation — A positive, innovative, and successful approach to build TRUST in special…

AMAZINGLY (to me, at least), the federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (the IDEA), does not…

Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA

Dec 13, 2023

Stories of immigrants to enrich us and help celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation — Part 1

Hello again,

Happy 4th of July — stories of immigrants that make America, AMERICA!

Happy 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence to us all. The second paragraph in this inspiring statement — heard around the…

Trust issues — the “Godmother of Silicon Valley” offers a way forward

The 2025 Pew Research Center survey shows that the number of people who agree with this statement: “Most people can be trusted” — has…

Accommodations are a concern, but don’t blame parents

4.30.2026

Deep “in the box”thinking — a tiny vignette

Here’s an imponderable question: How are we supposed to tear open that deep “in the box” thinking in our own minds –to tackle our daily…

“Accommodation Nation”* was so predictable.

It makes me sad to write this, but “I told you so.” Back in 2003.

The Boston Globe headline we’ve all been dreading…

“Rising Costs for Special Education are Impeding Pay Raises for Teachers, Districts Say.”[1]

I’m back! It’s time to share news about my new book, Boxes from the Attic — An Immigrant’s Story

Alas, over these last few months, I’ve been lax about posting on Medium. For my readers, I apologize….

SpedEx Consultation — A positive, innovative, and successful approach to build TRUST in special…

AMAZINGLY (to me, at least), the federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (the IDEA), does not…

“Miriam, I hear you but I’m not going to do it!”

So said one of my favorite clients. I was his school district’s attorney where he was the director of special education. I had just advised…

Miriam Kurtzig Freedman, JD, MA