Education
Ed Department Cuts May Leave Students With Disabilities ‘Little To No Recourse’
Mass firings at the U.S. Department of Education will severely compromise families' ability to ensure that the rights of their children with disabilities are upheld, advocates warn.
With Help Of Therapy Dogs, Schools See Behavioral Problems Ease
In search of a different approach for kids with disabilities, an educator turned to therapy dogs. A decade later, his program is a national model and he mentors about 100 schools with similar offerings.
Students With Visual Impairment Learn To Navigate Streets Without Audible Warning Signals
With audible warning signals often unavailable, middle and high school students are learning how to make their way on busy streets using physical and auditory cues to assess when it's safe to cross.
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As Education Department Slashes Nearly Half Its Staff, Special Ed Worries Mount
The U.S. Department of Education is firing almost 1,400 employees raising questions about how the federal government will uphold its obligations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
States Sue Over Cuts To Special Educator Training Programs
Several states are suing the Trump administration to halt hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to programs designed to train teachers in special education and other high-need areas.
Trump Education Secretary Confirmed Despite Special Ed Concerns
The nation has a new secretary of education and she's angling to free her department from its special education obligations.
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Why Robots Are Not Effective Autism Support Tools
Even as the education technology industry rushes to develop robots that can deliver autism therapy, research shows the devices are ineffective and unwanted.
After Shortchanging Students With Disabilities For Decades, Fix Could Be Near
Instead of providing kids with dyslexia detailed special education plans with mandatory progress checks and legal safeguards, one state has filtered them into 504 plans, which offer fewer protections.
Trump’s Pick For Education Secretary Proposes Offloading Special Ed
As President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Education moves toward confirmation, her knowledge of special education and her plans for the program are raising concerns.
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Lawsuit Filed By 17 States Threatens Disability Protections, Advocates Say
Over a dozen states are seeking to invalidate one of the nation's key disability rights laws, advocates are warning, jeopardizing access to health care, education and more.
Teacher Allegedly Fired For Refusing To Alter Special Ed Test Scores
The former teacher claims in legal filings that she was pressured to alter test scores to make fewer students eligible for special education and her refusal led to her dismissal.
Push To Dismantle Ed Department Fuels Worries About Special Education
As President Donald Trump doubles down on his pledge to shutter the U.S. Department of Education, the ramifications for students with disabilities could be severe, advocates say.