Month: January 2025

This article was written and Published by Linda Jacobson — December 12, 2024 Researchers say families are often stymied by inadequate supply, transportation challenges and confusing admissions policies. As a mom with three children who have autism, Ashley Pihlman has spent the past 10 years on a frustrating search for doctors, therapists and schools to…

This article was written and Published by Kelly Paulson — August 26th, 2024 Author’s note: Language for speaking about or for a group one might not identify with can be fraught with challenges—preconceived ideas, ignorance, ableism, etc. Acknowledging that we are in various stages of understanding, for the purpose of this blog, the author has…

This article was written and Published by Aziah Siid  — January 5, 2025 It’s an undisputed fact: The number of K-12 special education students is slowly but steadily rising, having increased significantly over the last decade. Studies also show that, of the nation’s roughly 7.5 million special education students, nearly 2 in 10 are Black.…

This article was written and Published by  Paul W. Taylor, Ashley Silver, Julia Edinger, Jule Pattison-Gordon — December 13th, 2024 In a pivotal year, governments enacted AI laws, strengthened defenses, bridged the broadband gap, and prioritized accessible, user-friendly digital services. As 2025 nears, most jurisdictions still lack fully mature AI frameworks. Listen to this episode…

This article was written and Published by Joseph Jones, T.J. Vari  — December 12th, 2024 Structured opportunities for professional learning go a long way to help ensure the long-term success of new administrators. Many new school leaders transition directly from the classroom to administrative roles, and the skills that made them successful as a teacher are…