The Special Ed Pioneer Who Still Haunts PsychologyWalter Fernald's life illustrates the complex evolution of special education, embodying both progress and moral challenges.
Twisted NJ special education teacher sent 25,000 texts to 8th-grade boy she molested: indictmentA teacher allegedly exchanged over 25,000 texts with a student, leading to serious sexual assault charges.
3 Texas teachers allegedly taped hands of student with Down syndrome and forced him to walk in circles for hoursThree staff members were arrested for allegedly abusing a student with Down syndrome by taping his hands and forcing him to walk in circles.
Long Island teacher accused of tying autistic, nonverbal teen to a chair - and school waited to tell parentsAutistic teen allegedly tied to chair by teacher on Long Island, leaving father desperate for answers.
NYC gym teacher accused of lewd act with cleaning product in front of class leaves parents shocked, angry: sourcesParents 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.
Twisted NJ special education teacher sent 25,000 texts to 8th-grade boy she molested: indictmentA teacher allegedly exchanged over 25,000 texts with a student, leading to serious sexual assault charges.
3 Texas teachers allegedly taped hands of student with Down syndrome and forced him to walk in circles for hoursThree staff members were arrested for allegedly abusing a student with Down syndrome by taping his hands and forcing him to walk in circles.
Long Island teacher accused of tying autistic, nonverbal teen to a chair - and school waited to tell parentsAutistic teen allegedly tied to chair by teacher on Long Island, leaving father desperate for answers.
NYC gym teacher accused of lewd act with cleaning product in front of class leaves parents shocked, angry: sourcesParents 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.
The Guardian view on special needs education: inclusion must be about more than saving money | EditorialThe looming financial crisis for English councils threatens special education services due to past governmental accounting decisions.
Over 50 parents take part in sleep-out protesting the lack of SEN school placesParents are protesting the lack of special educational needs school places, highlighting violations of children's rights.
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.
Over 50 parents take part in sleep-out protesting the lack of SEN school placesParents are protesting the lack of special educational needs school places, highlighting violations of children's rights.
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.
Student who says she is illiterate, despite graduating with honors, sues Connecticut school districtA Connecticut honors student is suing her school for negligence, claiming illiteracy after 12 years of education without proper support.
The High Cost of Learning Disabilities for College StudentsStudents with learning disabilities face higher dropout rates and lower college enrollment due to ineffective and costly intervention programs.
Opinion: The Nation's Report Card is out. Students with disabilities deserve betterStudents with disabilities are significantly underperforming compared to their non-disabled peers, indicating a crisis in special education.
Parents weigh in on Trump's vow to axe Department of EducationThe Rhode Island mother criticizes the Department of Education's bureaucracy and failures in providing adequate special education for her dyslexic daughters.
Op-Ed | Education that lifts up all of our students | amNewYorkInvesting in upstream solutions in education for better outcomes, new math curriculum (NYC Solves), and a Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL) created.
Powerful NYC teachers' union tries to go around City Hall to nab $10K pay raises for paraprofessionalsNew York City's teachers' union pushes for a $10,000 pay increase for special-education paraprofessionals, bypassing city contract negotiations.
Student who says she is illiterate, despite graduating with honors, sues Connecticut school districtA Connecticut honors student is suing her school for negligence, claiming illiteracy after 12 years of education without proper support.
The High Cost of Learning Disabilities for College StudentsStudents with learning disabilities face higher dropout rates and lower college enrollment due to ineffective and costly intervention programs.
Opinion: The Nation's Report Card is out. Students with disabilities deserve betterStudents with disabilities are significantly underperforming compared to their non-disabled peers, indicating a crisis in special education.
Parents weigh in on Trump's vow to axe Department of EducationThe Rhode Island mother criticizes the Department of Education's bureaucracy and failures in providing adequate special education for her dyslexic daughters.
Op-Ed | Education that lifts up all of our students | amNewYorkInvesting in upstream solutions in education for better outcomes, new math curriculum (NYC Solves), and a Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL) created.
Powerful NYC teachers' union tries to go around City Hall to nab $10K pay raises for paraprofessionalsNew York City's teachers' union pushes for a $10,000 pay increase for special-education paraprofessionals, bypassing city contract negotiations.
Santa Clara County special education workers face layoffs - San Jose SpotlightSpecial 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.
The North Cheam school that teaches 'resilience, confidence and independence'The North Cheam school excels in supporting children with autism through a nurturing and ambitious educational approach.
Watchdog appalled' by use of restraint on autistic children at London schoolUrgent review needed on restraint practices in schools following abuse allegations against autistic children at a special school.
The Developmental Pediatrician Shortage Is Real & It Came For My DaughterBuilding a support team for children with disabilities is complex and essential for their development.Specialized care from various professionals significantly impacts the growth of children with disabilities.
The North Cheam school that teaches 'resilience, confidence and independence'The North Cheam school excels in supporting children with autism through a nurturing and ambitious educational approach.
Watchdog appalled' by use of restraint on autistic children at London schoolUrgent review needed on restraint practices in schools following abuse allegations against autistic children at a special school.
The Developmental Pediatrician Shortage Is Real & It Came For My DaughterBuilding a support team for children with disabilities is complex and essential for their development.Specialized care from various professionals significantly impacts the growth of children with disabilities.
Send provision in vicious downward spiral', says former children's commissionerChildren 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.
Parents vow to protest over plans to close school's special resources for disabled pupilsParents protest against the closure of a special educational needs unit in Hillingdon, highlighting broader issues of disability rights and community support.
Send provision in vicious downward spiral', says former children's commissionerChildren 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.
Parents vow to protest over plans to close school's special resources for disabled pupilsParents protest against the closure of a special educational needs unit in Hillingdon, highlighting broader issues of disability rights and community support.
She graduated without learning to read. Now she's suing her school.Aleysha Ortiz's experience highlights the neglect of special education needs in Hartford's public school system, leading to her illiteracy despite graduating with honors.
State education department, advocates, ask legislators to tackle unfunded special education mandateOregon's State School Fund inadequately supports special education, impacting nearly 80,000 students due to outdated funding formulas.
South Boston special education teacher named Mass. Teacher of the YearLuisa Sparrow, a special education teacher, was named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, recognizing her dedication and influence in education.
Special schools in crisis: Investigation reveals hundreds of children without places as demand for spots soarsIncreasing demand for special school places causing stress for families and putting children at risk of lacking key skills.
South Boston special education teacher named Mass. Teacher of the YearLuisa Sparrow, a special education teacher, was named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, recognizing her dedication and influence in education.
Special schools in crisis: Investigation reveals hundreds of children without places as demand for spots soarsIncreasing demand for special school places causing stress for families and putting children at risk of lacking key skills.
Special Education Services With a Catch: Parents Are Asked Not to SueParents missed a deadline for special education services but can receive aid if they agree not to sue the Education Department.
NYC is 'blackmailing' parents trying to get special ed services for their kids, critics sayThe NYC Department of Education is requiring parents of special education students to sign away their right to sue to access necessary services.
Exclusive | Thousands of NYC special ed students denied services days before school startsParents are facing new enforcement of an old deadline, impacting access to special education services for homeschooled or private school students.
Special Education Services With a Catch: Parents Are Asked Not to SueParents missed a deadline for special education services but can receive aid if they agree not to sue the Education Department.
NYC is 'blackmailing' parents trying to get special ed services for their kids, critics sayThe NYC Department of Education is requiring parents of special education students to sign away their right to sue to access necessary services.
Exclusive | Thousands of NYC special ed students denied services days before school startsParents are facing new enforcement of an old deadline, impacting access to special education services for homeschooled or private school students.
How a staffing shortage can make special education jobs more dangerousThe tragic case of Fred Jimenez highlights the occupational hazards educators face, especially in special education settings with aggressive behaviors from students.
Ruling revives lawsuit to allow state funding for special education to go to religious schoolsThe 9th Circuit Court revived a lawsuit by Orthodox Jewish families over California's funding policies for special education in religious schools.
Supervisors Grill SFUSD Superintendent Over $20 Million Unaccounted For In Budget, Which Is Actually More Like $30 MillionSFUSD Superintendent Matt Wayne faces severe scrutiny over a nearly $30 million budgeting shortfall in special education.
Norma Foley seeking funding for additional 1,500 SNAs in upcoming BudgetMinister Foley is prioritizing special needs education in the upcoming budget, advocating for more special classes and support staff.
Austin ISD settles lawsuit over delayed special ed evaluations, creates fund for affected students - Austin MonitorThe settlement addresses a special education evaluation backlog in Austin ISD, establishing a $4 million fund for affected students' compensatory education.
As discrimination complaints soar, parents of disabled students wait for helpFighting for the rights of disabled children can involve filing discrimination complaints with the U.S. Department of Education.
Austin ISD settles lawsuit over delayed special ed evaluations, creates fund for affected students - Austin MonitorThe settlement addresses a special education evaluation backlog in Austin ISD, establishing a $4 million fund for affected students' compensatory education.
As discrimination complaints soar, parents of disabled students wait for helpFighting for the rights of disabled children can involve filing discrimination complaints with the U.S. Department of Education.
Visa program draws foreign teachers to a rural Alaska school district facing a staffing crisisRural school districts in the U.S. are addressing teacher shortages by hiring educators from overseas using special visas.
New special school will deliver 'life changing' service for childrenHarrow Council to Build First New Special School in 20 Years
Why Black Teachers Matter - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyBlack students taught by Black teachers less likely to be unnecessarily placed in special education classes.
AUSD Notes: Back from break, Alameda school year in last seven weeksAUSD offers summer programs for students needing additional support in algebra and special education. Construction projects for school facilities are underway during summer break.
Autism, dyslexia, ADHD. How the University of San Diego is helping 'neurodivergent' students succeedThe concept of neurodiversity emphasizes that everyone's brains work differently, and these differences are normal.
Student's death sparks anger over special education gaps in Ontario | CBC NewsThe death of a student with disabilities in Ontario sparked a rally demanding better resources in special education, highlighting frustrations from parents, educators, and support staff.
A School With 7 Students: Inside the Microschools' MovementMicroschools, small and unregulated, are gaining popularity post-Covid, offering a different educational setting for students, like those with autism.