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2 weeks ago

As special ed students are integrated more at school, teacher training is evolving

Kellen Hedler represents the positive effects of inclusive education for students with disabilities, needing better teacher preparation for success.

Education

Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happen

Inclusion in general education classes benefits students with disabilities, improving their academic, communication, and social skills.

Education

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

Opinion: The Nation's Report Card is out. Students with disabilities deserve better

Students with disabilities are significantly underperforming compared to their non-disabled peers, indicating a crisis in special education.

US news

2 weeks ago

As special ed students are integrated more at school, teacher training is evolving

Kellen Hedler represents the positive effects of inclusive education for students with disabilities, needing better teacher preparation for success.

Education

Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happen

Inclusion in general education classes benefits students with disabilities, improving their academic, communication, and social skills.

A New Approach to DEI and Special Ed

DEI's noble goals can unintentionally create resentment, necessitating a change in approach.

Restrictions in special education are perceived as unfair, prompting calls for re-evaluation.

Stigmas surrounding DEI and special ed may have deterred potential beneficiaries.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

2 weeks ago

SF parents

San Jose parents upset over special ed program consolidation - San Jose Spotlight

The San Jose Unified School District is closing several Special Day Class programs due to low enrollment, prompting backlash from parents over lack of involvement.

Social justice

fromPsychology Today

3 weeks ago

The Special Ed Pioneer Who Still Haunts Psychology

Walter Fernald's life illustrates the complex evolution of special education, embodying both progress and moral challenges.

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

The Guardian view on special needs education: inclusion must be about more than saving money | Editorial

The looming financial crisis for English councils threatens special education services due to past governmental accounting decisions.

Twisted NJ special education teacher sent 25,000 texts to 8th-grade boy she molested: indictment

A teacher allegedly exchanged over 25,000 texts with a student, leading to serious sexual assault charges.

Education

NYC gym teacher accused of lewd act with cleaning product in front of class leaves parents shocked, angry: sources

Parents are outraged over allegations against a teacher at a Bronx special education school, fearing for their children's safety and ability to communicate such incidents.

NYC parents

Twisted NJ special education teacher sent 25,000 texts to 8th-grade boy she molested: indictment

A teacher allegedly exchanged over 25,000 texts with a student, leading to serious sexual assault charges.

Education

NYC gym teacher accused of lewd act with cleaning product in front of class leaves parents shocked, angry: sources

Parents are outraged over allegations against a teacher at a Bronx special education school, fearing for their children's safety and ability to communicate such incidents.

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fromPsychology Today

NYC parents

Disabled and Dutch: Are We Failing Our Disabled Citizens?

The UN report indicates that special education in the Netherlands is insufficient, with many neurodivergent children lacking schooling options.

SF parents

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County special education workers face layoffs - San Jose Spotlight

Special education programs face layoffs due to declining enrollment and budget deficits in Santa Clara County.

Superintendent Hinman emphasizes efforts to maintain service quality amid reductions.

UK politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Send provision in vicious downward spiral', says former children's commissioner

Children with SEND face declining support, leading to family crises; urgent government action is needed for sustainable, inclusive solutions.

Early intervention is essential to prevent escalating needs and reduce the social and economic costs associated with crises.

Online learning

fromPortlandTribune.com

4 months ago

State education department, advocates, ask legislators to tackle unfunded special education mandate

Oregon's State School Fund inadequately supports special education, impacting nearly 80,000 students due to outdated funding formulas.

Special Education Services With a Catch: Parents Are Asked Not to Sue

Parents missed a deadline for special education services but can receive aid if they agree not to sue the Education Department.

7 months ago

Education

Exclusive | Thousands of NYC special ed students denied services days before school starts

Parents are facing new enforcement of an old deadline, impacting access to special education services for homeschooled or private school students.

Education

fromwww.nytimes.com

4 months ago

Special Education Services With a Catch: Parents Are Asked Not to Sue

Parents missed a deadline for special education services but can receive aid if they agree not to sue the Education Department.

7 months ago

Education

Exclusive | Thousands of NYC special ed students denied services days before school starts

Parents are facing new enforcement of an old deadline, impacting access to special education services for homeschooled or private school students.

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