The Department of Education is using outdated assessments for students with Down Syndrome that could prevent them from reaching their full potential. That’s according to Susan O’Brien, parent of Ciara, who has down syndrome who explained why to Ciara this morning.

The Department of Education is using outdated assessments for students with Down Syndrome that could prevent them from reaching their full potential. That’s according to Susan O’Brien, parent of Ciara, who has down syndrome who explained why to Ciara this morning.

The Department of Education is using outdated assessments for students with Down Syndrome that could prevent them from reaching their full potential.&nbsp;That’s according to Susan O’Brien, parent of Ciara, who has down syndrome&nbsp;who explained why to Ciara this morning.

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