Press & Media
For journalists,
podcasters, and speakers.
Dr. Clarke-Wedderburn brings deep expertise in special education law, racial equity in schools, and family advocacy. We welcome media inquiries and speaking invitations.
Dr. Reba Clarke-Wedderburn
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Dr. Reba Clarke-Wedderburn, Ed.D.
Dr. Reba Clarke-Wedderburn is the Founder and Executive Director of EDquity at the Margins and a nationally recognized voice on special education equity. She holds a doctorate in education and brings 21 years of experience as a special education professional, IEP advocate, and teacher preparation program developer.
Dr. Clarke-Wedderburn's work sits at the intersection of law, race, and educational practice. She translates technical special education policy into plain language that gives marginalized families the power to hold schools accountable to the rights already guaranteed by federal law.
She has worked with families across more than eight states and is available for interviews, panel discussions, podcast appearances, and keynote presentations.
Speaking Topics
- Special education law and the rights of marginalized families
- Disparities in IEP quality across racial and socioeconomic lines
- How families can advocate effectively without hiring a lawyer
- The gap between what IDEA promises and what schools deliver
- Building advocacy capacity in under-resourced communities
- The intersection of race, income, and special education outcomes
Media Inquiries
For interview requests, background commentary, and speaking inquiries, please reach out by email. We typically respond within two business days.
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"Every story about a family fighting for their child's IEP is ultimately a story about whether the law applies equally to everyone. It does not, yet, but it can."
Dr. Reba Clarke-Wedderburn