Education
Supreme Court Makes It Easier For Students With Disabilities To Sue Schools
In a ruling with broad implications, the Supreme Court said unanimously that claims of disability discrimination at schools shouldn't be held to a higher standard than those originating from other settings.
Across The US, Unions Are Seeking Big Boosts To Paraprofessional Pay
Teachers unions are seeking to boost paraprofessional pay, which remains so low that workers are struggling to get by in many states.
School Districts Face Soaring Demand For Special Education
School officials say parents' heightened awareness, improved testing procedures and pandemic-era learning losses have contributed to the spike in students requiring specialized instruction.
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How Medicaid Cuts Could Impact Early Intervention For Young Children
About half the children under age 3 who receive screening and intervention for disabilities under IDEA's Part C rely on Medicaid for health care.
School Field Day Goes Sensory Friendly
The noise and stimulation of many traditional high school activities can be too much for students with disabilities, but not at a field day built specifically around their needs.
Nonprofit Wants To Take On Civil Rights Cases Education Department Left Behind
Capitalizing on "brain drain" caused by mass firings, the group is hiring former department attorneys to resolve discrimination complaints, including those involving students with disabilities.
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Students In Special Ed Prepare For Life Beyond High School
School districts must provide transition services, but at one particularly comprehensive program the goal is for students with disabilities to leave with a path to work or college and several friends.
Supreme Court To Rule In Case That Could Upend Rights Of Students With Disabilities
Depending on how the U.S. Supreme Court rules, it could become extraordinarily difficult for students with disabilities to win cases filed under the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Students In Special Ed Underserved In DOD Schools, Watchdog Finds
Some students with disabilities attending Defense Department schools are being underserved due to staff shortages and high turnover among special education personnel, government investigators found.
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Prospect Of Special Ed Moving To HHS Prompts Fears Of Return To Bleak Past
Much of what the Trump administration envisions for special education is likely illegal, critics say. Here's what can happen if it goes through anyway.
Supreme Court To Hear Case That Could ‘Gut The ADA And Rehabilitation Act’
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider a case that may have major implications for the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Ed Department Faces Questions About Future Of Special Education
Federal lawmakers are seeking answers from the U.S. Department of Education amid efforts to shutter the agency and reassign "special needs" programs elsewhere.