Sentences with phrase «longtime special education attorney»

«It's a huge step in the right direction, but there's a lot of work to be done,» said Matt Cohen, a longtime special education attorney who helped represent the advocates and community groups that presented concerns to ISBE in November.

«Ultimately what we are asking for is that the Chicago Public Schools follow the law, include parents, include teachers and make decisions centered on what children need, not based on saving money,» Matt Cohen, a longtime special education attorney, said prior to Wednesday's meeting.