Forum attendees: Disparities exist in Unit 4 special-ed services

CHAMPAIGN – The Champaign school district is compiling a report to gauge issues in special-education services to black students through a series of town hall meetings.

The first of three, held Thursday night at the Mellon Building, drew five people.

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