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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bianca Vázquez Toness

Her son has serious disabilities. She believes she's the best person to teach him

Education Homeschooling William - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

“You can’t hit me, Will. You know that,” Katherine Walter says to her 11-year-old son, deflecting a swat.

“Why?” William asks, half-heartedly pushing his chest into his mother’s open hands.

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