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The Press Room includes news items, newspaper and magazine articles, and other information about Pete and Pam Wright, founders of Wrightslaw.com. Wrightslaw is ranked #1 in education law, special education law and special education advocacy.

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Members of the media can obtain information about Wrightslaw products and services - author bios, photos, book covers, testimonials, and more at the online media kit.

If you need additional information or want to schedule an interview with Pete or Pam Wright, please contact Debra Pratt, Media Relations, Harbor House Law Press, Inc. by phone at (877) 529-4332 or by email at debrapratt@harborhouselaw.com. Thanks!

2007

Sheryl Knapp interviews Pete and Pam Wright for the September issue of Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities newsletter. In this second interview, the noted duo weighs in on a range of controversial subjects impacting students with LD.
Read Pete & Pam Wright Redux. (09/07)

Read Pam Wright's comments in The Wall Street Journal's
, "When Special Education Goes Too Easy on Students". (08/21/07)

Special Education Law and Advocacy Online Training Launched. Wrightslaw, the special education advocacy group, and Harbor House Law Press, Inc., the Virginia-based publishing and training company, is launching web-based training for parents, educators, service providers, advocates, attorneys. Pete Wright and Pam Wright, founders of Wrightslaw.com, will provide online training on a variety of topics. (7/25/07)

Read the second installment of "The Wright Way" column in Spectrum magazine. The Back To School issue focuses on preparing yourself and your kids for the upcoming school year. (August/Sept. 2007)

The cover story, "Success at School" in the back to school issue of ADDitude magazine features Wrightslaw.com and Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition in the "Back to School Resources" section. This issue gives advice on working with teachers, helping with homework, and setting up your child to achieve success at school. (09/07)

Pete and Pam Wright presented a four-part parent support and learning series in Virginia, reported by the Gloucester-Mathews Gazette Journal. (07/26/07)

"The Wright Way"
, Pete Wright's debut column in Spectrum magazine. This issue focuses on getting organized, The File: Do It Right!
(June/July/07)

Education Week talks to Pete Wright about the May 21st ruling by the United States Supreme Court, were he placed the Winkelman decision in the top three or four in importance of about 10 IDEA cases decided by the justices. (06/06/07)

The Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU 88.5 FM, based in Washington DC, interviewed Pete Wright for it's daily radio talk show. The live NPR broadcast focused on the recent United States Supreme Court decision, Winkelman v Parma City School District, that parents may proceed in court unrepresented by counsel.
(05/24/07)

Read Pete Wright's comments in the The Vermont Reformer on the United States Supreme Court decision, Winkelman v. Parma City School District. "The pendulum has now swung back in favor of parents," Wright said. (05/22/07)

Pete Wright served as Master of Ceremonies for the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities benefit in Westport, Connecticut. Pete presented this year's Community Service Award to Elaine Zimmerman, Executive Director of the Connecticut Commission on Children and the Professional Achievement Award to Diana Hanbury King. (05/17/07)

Read Kathryn Gleason's guest column in The Ithaca Journal, "Creativity Needed to Help Autistic Kids Thrive". She recommends visiting our site for guidance. (04/27/07)

Exceptional Parent magazine reviewed Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd edition and Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd edition. These books were awarded the EP Symbol of Excellence.
"Through Wrightslaw and From Emotions to Advocacy, Pete and Pam Wright have provided a great service to parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys, providing them with hands on resources that pack power to the punch". (03/07/07)

LD Podcast, a podcast for parents, by parents of children with learning disabilities interviewed Pete Wright this spring about the differences between an IEP and 504 accommodations and reading programs used in the public school system. (03/07/07)

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