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NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

High school teacher allegedly had regular drugged-up sex with teen student in her parents' home

A teacher faces 63 charges for alleged sexual conduct with a 16-year-old student, involving drugs and repeated encounters.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 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.
fromNew York Post
16 hours ago
NYC parents

Private NYC special ed school owes $800K in legal fees over sex harass, health violations: suit

The private special education school iBRAIN is facing a lawsuit for failure to pay $800,000 in legal fees.
The school's founder attributes the non-payment to a $6 million debt owed by the Department of Education.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

High school teacher allegedly had regular drugged-up sex with teen student in her parents' home

A teacher faces 63 charges for alleged sexual conduct with a 16-year-old student, involving drugs and repeated encounters.
Education
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 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.
fromNew York Post
16 hours ago
NYC parents

Private NYC special ed school owes $800K in legal fees over sex harass, health violations: suit

The private special education school iBRAIN is facing a lawsuit for failure to pay $800,000 in legal fees.
The school's founder attributes the non-payment to a $6 million debt owed by the Department of Education.
more#legal-issues
#silicon-valley
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

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.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Silicon Valley schools threatened by federal funding cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Federal funding cuts threaten vulnerable students and teacher retention in Silicon Valley schools.
Loss of federal funds will significantly impact special education programs and low-income student support.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

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.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Silicon Valley schools threatened by federal funding cuts - San Jose Spotlight

Federal funding cuts threaten vulnerable students and teacher retention in Silicon Valley schools.
Loss of federal funds will significantly impact special education programs and low-income student support.
more#silicon-valley
#school-district
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago
SF parents

Lawsuit accuses school district of 'warehousing' kids to fraudulently get state special ed funds

Allegations of fraud in education funding by Mountain View school officials for personal luxury expenses have emerged from a former teacher's lawsuit.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 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.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Lawsuit accuses school district of 'warehousing' kids to fraudulently get state special ed funds

Allegations of fraud in education funding by Mountain View school officials for personal luxury expenses have emerged from a former teacher's lawsuit.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 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.
more#school-district
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Primary School Lux / EVA architecten

The SO Lux school renovation aims to modernize facilities for special education and enhance spatial organization.
#disabilities
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
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
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
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
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.
more#disabilities
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

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.
#teacher-misconduct
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

3 Texas teachers allegedly taped hands of student with Down syndrome and forced him to walk in circles for hours

Three staff members were arrested for allegedly abusing a student with Down syndrome by taping his hands and forcing him to walk in circles.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
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
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

3 Texas teachers allegedly taped hands of student with Down syndrome and forced him to walk in circles for hours

Three staff members were arrested for allegedly abusing a student with Down syndrome by taping his hands and forcing him to walk in circles.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
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.
more#teacher-misconduct
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
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.
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.
fromNew York Post
8 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.
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago
Education

Visa program draws foreign teachers to a rural Alaska school district facing a staffing crisis

Rural school districts in the U.S. are addressing teacher shortages by hiring educators from overseas using special visas.
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