Students Speak Out: Is `mainstreaming' mentally and physically handicapped students a good idea?

From: The Washington Post | Date: December 21, 1989 | Copyright information

In the current television show, "Life Goes On," a student with Down Syndrome, a form of mental retardation, is reintroduced into the regular high school environment. This practice, called mainstreaming, is a goal in many school systems. What is your opinion of mainstreaming physically or mentally handicapped students? Is it a practical, fair and/or beneficial method of educating the handicapped?

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