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NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 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
4 weeks 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.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 weeks 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 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
4 weeks 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.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 weeks 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.
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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 week 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 week 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.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Special education students left out of Cal State East Bay's commencement

"Everyone should feel like they belong, that they are included," Vogel-Campbell said, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity for all students in graduation ceremonies.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

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

Despite Pryor Cashman's repeated good faith attempts to obtain payment from iBrain, iBrain has failed and refused to make payment.
NYC parents
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SF parents
fromPadailypost
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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fromArchDaily
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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
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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 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
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.
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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.
#human-rights
NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
3 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
3 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.
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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.
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