Month: June 2023

This article originally ran in The 74, authored by Anu Malipatil, Vice President, Education at Overdeck Family Foundation. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the federal government has provided nearly $190 billion in education funding to states and districts. The three rounds of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding represent the largest infusion of…

This article was written by David Flink and Lauren Rhim and published by the 74 on June 23, 2023 Schools have come a long way in addressing the needs of students with disabilities. That includes the large subsection of youth who identify as neurodiverse with diagnoses like ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. As two leading advocates…

The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), a coalition of over 130 partner organizations led by InnovateEDU, announces The Transition Academy as the 2023 New Champion. The New Champions Fund awards an annual unrestricted competitive sub-grant and year-long mentorship to support a selected leader of color or an ally of the equity in education movement. Administered by EALA,…

This news video was posted by Eye to Eye on June 21, 2023. Eye to Eye’s Marcus Soutra and Sammi Sapira join Antwan Lewis on Fox 5 NY’s Good Day Street Talk to discuss issues facing young adults. Start watching at minute 5:50 to hear about how Eye to Eye is partnering with schools to elevate students’…

This article was written and published by the Office of Educational Technology. The Arc is the largest and oldest national non-profit that promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As part of that mission, they are working to ensure technology can unlock opportunities for individuals with IDD and their…

This article was written by Nicole Wyglendowski and published by the Philadelphia Inquirer on Jun 6, 2023. Nicole Wyglendowski teaches special education for the School District of Philadelphia Sally, a first grader, has dyslexia, a reading disability. She starts her school day in general education class, and at some point during the day, I come…

This article was written and photographed by Jaclyn Borowski, and it was published by EdWeek on June 07, 2023. At this independent school for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, the schedule, the environment, and the curriculum are all designed to set students up for success. There are movement opportunities throughout the day…

This article was written by Shayndel Jones and published by WIBW on June 8, 2023. LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) – A University of Kansas professor contributed to a study reviewing AI’s potential in special education, calling for patience and consideration of its potential uses before the technology is banned. University of Kansas said a group of educators that…

This article was published on PR Web on June 12th, 2023. NEW YORK (PRWEB) JUNE 12, 2023 Eye to Eye, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the educational experience and outcomes of neurodiverse young people while engaging them and their allies in the movement for a more equitable and inclusive society, is thrilled to announce a…