I Am Not a Problem Child: How A Seven Year Old Black Male Child Fought Against Special Education Placement

When Marquise Cormier was in first grade, the public school system recommended that he be placed in a special education class. At the beginning of second grade, standardized tests showed that Marquise was gifted.

Marquise and his loving, wise granny refused to accept the special education label. Marquise now makes the most of his gifts as a successful businessman, a motivational speaker, and a loving eight year old boy. This story is an inspiration for all, and a testament to the power of be...