Month: September 2023

This article was written by Kathy Hanrahan on September 6, 2023, and published by WRAL News.  Whether it is your first parent-teacher conference or not, you probably get nervous each time you walk into the school to speak to your child’s teacher. There is something about sitting in those tiny desks (if your child is…

This article was written by Colleen Connolly on September 24, 2023 and, published by The 74. ST. PAUL, Minn. — In the early days of the pandemic, Kentarios Franklin, now 24, who goes by KD, spent his days looking for jobs and new places to stay. He walked into restaurants and stores, asking if he…

This article was written by Mike Krings on September 25, 2023 and published by The University of Kansas.    Research has shown that when students with disabilities are given ownership in their education and are involved in setting goals for themselves, they have better outcomes. Researchers at the University of Kansas who have been instrumental in developing…

This article was written by Lauraine Langreo on September 15, 2023 and published by EdWeek. E+/Getty   Teachers and school administrators want more tech support to meet the needs of students with disabilities, according to a survey from digital learning platform Clever. Sixty-eight percent of teachers and 51 percent of administrators said they would like…

This article was written by Patrizia DiGiovanni on September 1, 2023 and published by UNICEF.  Skopje, 1 September 2023: A child’s right to education entails the right to learn. Lack of quality education places significant obstacles in the path of children when it comes to realizing their potential as they grow older. Yet, as we celebrate…

This article was written by Emily Scarlett on September 18, 2023 and published by ABC On Your Side news.   CALEDONIA, Mich. — Our next Teacher of the Week helped launch a brand-new program a few years ago truly making sure no student at Caledonia High School is left behind.   Colin Nelson works with all…

This article is a press release published by the U.S. Department of Education on September 15, 2023.  The U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) announced today it will fund 20 model demonstration projects focused on improving economic self-sufficiency for children and youth with disabilities by creating systemic approaches to enhance post-school outcomes. The nearly…

This article was written by Beatrice Nolan on September 7, 2023 and published by Business Insider.    The robots (not pictured) are around a meter high and self-propelling, according to a report.   Kumamoto, a city in Southwest Japan, plans to install robots in some of its classrooms to help home-based pupils feel more included and…

This article was written by Meaghan Northup on September 11, 2023 and published by The University of Notre Dame. Hello! My name is Meaghan Northup. I am a junior business analytics major. In my free time, I am co-president of the French Club, a board member for Irish Consulting Club, and obviously a Notre Dame Admissions…

This article was written by Ian Hanigan on September 11, 2023 and published by The Ocean County Department of Education.  Reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusive education, the Orange County Department of Education has been selected by the SWIFT Education Center at the University of Kansas to participate in a national initiative aimed at increasing belonging and…