Month: February 2026

This article was written by Jo Napolitano and published by The74 on January 23d, 2026.  Already-anxious parents say their kids are missing not just school but also therapy appointments to avoid encountering potentially hostile federal agents. The Trump administration’s weeks-long immigration enforcement campaign in Minneapolis, which has shuttered schools and terrified students and parents, has…

This article was written by Elizabeth Heubeck and published by Education Week on February 23rd, 2026.  Roughly 11% of all U.S. children ages 3–17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. That’s the equivalent of two to three students in a typical classroom. And the brain-based disorder is only becoming more common. Between 2016…

This article was written by Kara Arundel and published by K12 Dive on February 11th, 2026.  Special educators in St. Paul, Minnesota, are turning to COVID-19-era resources to help some impacted students access learning virtually. Faced with students staying home or switching to online learning because of immigration enforcement activity, special educators are working to…

The article was written by Michelle Diament and published by Disability Scoop on February 9th, 2026.  Federal lawmakers are considering taking up legislation that would amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a move that disability advocates fear could open the door to broader changes amid an already tumultuous time for special education. Advocates say…

                    This article was written by Kara Arundel and published by K-12Dive on February 6th, 2026.  A survey indicates many districts won’t be ready to comply with the Title II rule’s requirements for websites, mobile apps and digital textbooks. New federal accessibility rules for web content and mobile apps…

This article was written by Seth King and published by The Conversation on January 30th, 2026.  In special education in the U.S., funding is scarce and personnel shortages are pervasive, leaving many school districts struggling to hire qualified and willing practitioners. Amid these long-standing challenges, there is rising interest in using artificial intelligence tools to help close some…

This article was written by Adam Stone and published by EdTech Magazine on January 30th, 2026.  Leveraging artificial intelligence in tandem with other assistive technologies has the potential to elevate learning in classrooms. Assistive technologies in the classroom play a key role in supporting students with disabilities, from text-to-speech software to screen readers and alternative…