Education
Despite Law, Shortened School Days Still A Problem For Students In Special Ed
The state law was intended to make it much harder for schools to consign children with disabilities to less than the full day, but its first year of implementation was unpredictable and sometimes rocky.
Feds Tell Voc Rehab Agencies Not To Limit Services To In-State Options
Vocational rehabilitation should pay for out-of-state services including postsecondary programs for those with autism or intellectual disabilities if similar options cannot be found within their borders.
30% Of LGBTQ Students Diagnosed With Disability, Twice The Rate Of Kids Overall
Three in 10 LGBTQ youth have at least one formal disability diagnosis, according to a new report, a dual identity that makes them uniquely vulnerable to in-school victimization and exclusion.
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Nationwide Shortage Of Special Educators Plagues Districts
As the school year kicks off, there are not nearly enough teachers trained to support students with disabilities across much of the country.
Researchers: Higher Special Education Funding Not Tied To Better Outcomes
An early look at new special ed datasets reveals massive inconsistencies in how many kids states are identifying for services, how much is spent on them and whether that funding yields results.
School District Needs 270 Special Educators. How It Plans To Hire Before Classes Start
The number of students in special ed has doubled nationally in the last several decades, but fewer people are looking to teach them, likely due to poor pay and difficult conditions.
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Report: Charter Schools Are Failing Students With Disabilities
Overall, charters have delivered on the promise of better outcomes for marginalized children, researchers find — just not for those in special ed.
For Students In Special Ed, Transitional Schools Bridge Gap Between High School And Employment
The schools provide a bridge from school to the workforce through specialized instruction, social-emotional learning and opportunities to complete paid work at local companies.
Ed Department: More States Failing To Meet Special Education Requirements
States are increasingly struggling to meet their obligations under IDEA, with federal officials labeling a growing number of states as deficient multiple years in a row.
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Special Education Enrollment Hits All-Time High
There are a record number of students with disabilities in the nation's schools, new data shows.
Schools Missed Thousands Of Kids For Special Ed Referrals During COVID
A new report reveals huge numbers of children with disabilities were never evaluated for crucial services — with alarming implications.
University Professors Hope To Open Inclusive Toy Lab
Freshman engineering students are working to design toys that are accessible to as many people as possible, a first step in creating an inclusive toy design lab.