Education
School Unlocks Learning For Kids With Profound Disabilities
Using the latest adaptive technology and other critical supports, a 150-student private school allows students who are nonverbal to communicate and thrive.
Altering IDEA Poses ‘Substantial Risk’ To Students With Disabilities, Advocates Warn
Federal lawmakers are considering taking up legislation that would amend IDEA, a move that advocates fear could open the door to broader changes amid an already tumultuous time for special education.
High School Diploma Cost Student With Intellectual Disability Future Access, Family Says
Makena Simonsen graduated with a 3.87 GPA, but reads, writes and does math at an elementary grade level. Now, her family is suing, arguing the district gave her a "meaningless" diploma.
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Trump Wanted To Cut Disability Programs. Congress Just Said No
After months of uncertainty, federal lawmakers approved a spending package that rejects Trump administration efforts to alter IDEA and do away with some disability programs.
To Teach Life Skills, School Creates Apartment
Complete with a fully furnished bedroom, kitchen and dining room, Apt. 207 allows students with disabilities to build independence and develop executive functioning skills needed for daily living.
Schools Face Challenges Providing Assistive Technology
Students with disabilities may be missing out on valuable assistive technology, a new report finds, due to limited awareness among school staff and other issues.
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Congress Poised To Reject Trump Changes To Special Ed, Disability Programs
A budget agreement working its way through Congress rebuffs Trump administration efforts to make major changes to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and eliminate some disability programs.
Program Offers Students With Intellectual Disabilities Bridge To Adulthood
The two-year university-based program will teach high school students with developmental disabilities job and life skills and then invite them to live on campus and work in supported employment.
New Inclusive Playground Opens Thanks To Special Efforts From Students
Faced with the prospect of a new play area with equipment inaccessible to some classmates, a group of fourth-graders petitioned to block the design and then set out to create a worthy replacement.
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Ed Department Pushing Ahead With Plan To Offload Special Education
With a pair of new hires and recent comments, advocates say the Trump administration appears to be actively laying the groundwork to transfer special education out of the U.S. Department of Education.
Student-Run Cafes And Shops Give Teenagers Real-World Job Skills
Stores are popping up in schools to teach students with disabilities skills for daily living, work and social situations and to give general education students a leg up in college and the workforce.
Schools To Use ChatGPT For Special Education Compliance
About 15 school districts and charters nationwide will be among the first to use OpenAI's new education-focused artificial intelligence tool.