It was a big deal, a really big deal.  The special ed students finally passed all their exams.  A special graduation ceremony was held in their honor.  Two of their teachers, both retired came to honor and applaud them.  The students were thrilled to see their former teachers and the teachers were so proud of what the students accomplished.

Too bad the administrators, the ones who will really benefit by having their stats improved did not bother to show up.  They didn't appreciate the work both by the students and their teachers did to reach this pinnacle of education.  They are probably just happy these kids are gone.  They think-two less burdens to deal with.