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www.npr.org
3 days ago
Education

Why children with disabilities are missing school and losing skills

Students with special needs are facing challenges due to staffing shortages in school districts across the U.S. [ more ]
BKReader
2 weeks ago
Education

CUNY Introduces New Accessibility Policy for Students with Disabilities

CUNY adopts new accessibility policy to support students with disabilities. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
Education

BPS unveils $1.5 billion budget with 'historic' investment from the city

Boston Public Schools presented a $1.5 billion budget with an $81 million increase.
$30 million of the funds will be allocated for school-directed investments for students with disabilities and English learners. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
3 months ago
Education

I'm not safe here': Schools ignore federal rules on restraint and seclusion

Students with disabilities are often subjected to restraint and seclusion practices in schools, which can be traumatizing.
Wake County Public School System in North Carolina failed to report incidents of restraint and seclusion for nearly a decade. [ more ]
Chalkbeat
3 months ago
Education

NYC says its long-awaited school bus GPS app is available citywide. There are caveats.

The New York City School Bus App, developed in partnership with Via, allows caregivers to track their kids' school buses in real time.
The app, which was announced in 2019, took over two years to roll out citywide due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [ more ]
Chalkbeat
4 months ago
Education

NYC says District 75 school cuts aren't happening, but some are skeptical

The New York City Education Department is pledging not to move forward with tens of millions of dollars in budget cuts to District 75 programs for students with disabilities.
School staffers are still receiving mixed messages about the budget cuts, with some principals being instructed to cut their budgets and others being told there are no cuts happening. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 months ago
Brooklyn

What's News, Breaking: Tuesday, January 16, 2023

NYC wins federal grants for first-ever magnet high schools
Hochul announces new SUNY disability initiatives [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Chicago Public Schools picks South Side high school principal to lead Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services

Chicago Public Schools appoints new chief for Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services
New chief has a track record of improving outcomes for students with disabilities [ more ]
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