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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
NYC parents

With new funding, advocates and City Council seek greater support for preschoolers with disabilities | amNewYork

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1 day ago
NYC parents

With new funding, advocates and City Council seek greater support for preschoolers with disabilities | amNewYork

fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Disparities in Disability Identification Are Still Occurring

Students of color are less likely to be identified with disabilities than similarly situated white students. This trend extends to students from non-English-speaking families, who also face similar under-identification.
Education
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 week ago

The primary special school where pupils work in the cafe to prepare for later life

The education pupils receive at Manor School fosters confidence, independence, and communication, enabling them to meet the ambitious expectations set by staff.
Education
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
1 week ago

New NYC Budget Expands 2K Child Care, Boosts Special Needs Services, and Adds $220M in Child Care Vouchers New York Family

One of the biggest wins for families in this year's budget is a brand-new pilot program called 2-K. It's the first of its kind and aims to make child care more affordable.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Hidden Struggles of Inclusive Classrooms

Inclusion benefits all learners, but teachers must receive adequate training, time, and resources to effectively integrate students with varying needs into the classroom.
Online learning
#disability-rights
fromqns.com
1 month ago

The chicken lady' of Queens: Fresh Meadows teacher wins major award for urban farm program QNS

"When we started with this my boys did not want anything to do with them. Now they're hand feeding them, they’ll pick them up..."
NYC parents
#education
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Student who says she is illiterate, despite graduating with honors, sues Connecticut school district

A Connecticut honors student is suing her school for negligence, claiming illiteracy after 12 years of education without proper support.
NYC parents
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Rockland County teaching assistant indicted for endangering physically disabled children

A teaching assistant faces felony charges for allegedly endangering two disabled children at a special education school.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

California teachers union leaders warn Trump funding cuts could devastate' special ed

Protestors rally against Trump administration education cuts that threaten special education and other services.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Student who says she is illiterate, despite graduating with honors, sues Connecticut school district

A Connecticut honors student is suing her school for negligence, claiming illiteracy after 12 years of education without proper support.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months 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.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Foundation surprises Sunset Park teacher with $25K check for excellence award

Emily Chandler, a special education teacher, was awarded the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing her exceptional impact on students.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months 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.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

NJ special education teacher flies high with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

"When Hyland discovered she had been selected, she began incorporating lessons about airplanes and the military into her curriculum."
Atlanta Falcons
Online learning
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Pandemic's Impact on Children's Language Development

COVID disruptions have severely affected early language development in children.
Speech-language impairments have doubled since the pandemic.
Schools are struggling to cope with rising needs and costs.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

AUSD Notes: Alameda schools name next academic year's new officials

We've hired several new administrators who will join us starting in the 2025-26 school year, marking an exciting transition for the Alameda Unified School District.
SF parents
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: The kid who smiled while he tortured his brother is not normal

Professional intervention is critical for the wellbeing of children involved in abusive sibling dynamics.
Immediate steps must be taken to protect the younger child and address the older child's behavior.
#school-district
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 months 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.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
2 months 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.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Primary School Lux / EVA architecten

The renovation of the SO Lux school focuses on modernizing functional aspects and improving spatial organization to better meet the needs of special education.
Renovation
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months 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.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months 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
3 months 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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.
#human-rights
NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Over 50 parents take part in sleep-out protesting the lack of SEN school places

Parents are protesting the lack of special educational needs school places, highlighting violations of children's rights.
NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Over 50 parents take part in sleep-out protesting the lack of SEN school places

Parents are protesting the lack of special educational needs school places, highlighting violations of children's rights.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 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.
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