Month: April 2026

BROOKLYN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) in partnership with New America, released the second edition of its definitive policy brief, “Prioritizing Students with Disabilities in AI Policy,” at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit on April 14, 2026. This release arrives at a pivotal moment for federal policy, specifically as Senate…

This article was written by Michelle Diament and published by Disability Scoop on April 27th, 2026.  Congress mandates that millions of dollars each year go toward researching best practices in special education, but a new analysis warns that the vast majority of the funds could go unspent this year. The Trump administration has not allocated…

April is Autism Acceptance Month. It’s a chance to move past “awareness” and focus on what autistic people and families need in real life: respect, access, and supports that make community life possible. In plain language: Autism acceptance means removing barriers so autistic people can belong and participate, without pressure to hide who they are. Autistic…

This article was written and published by Alex Shultz  — July 7th, 2025 These administrators share how they approach the difficult task of fostering an enriching, inviting environment for students and staff. School culture can seem nebulous: What constitutes a positive, supportive school culture? Or a “bad” school culture? Answers vary among school leaders, who…

This article was written and published by Ellen Ullman — July 10th, 2025 As classrooms across America become increasingly diverse, with growing populations of multilingual learners and students from various cultural backgrounds, school districts face a critical challenge: selecting educational technology that truly serves all students. According to the latest data from the National Center for…

This article was written and published by Laura Ascione — July 8th, 2025 Digital resources allow educators to connect with students in a way that’s interactive, personalized, and relevant   Key points: Digital resources can make learning more effective and enjoyable for students 4 edtech tools that can transform student teamwork A critical shift in…

Executive Summary text Introduction text Glossary of Key Terms text Uphold Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities Principle:  Actionable Steps Protect Student Privacy Principle:  Actionable Steps Foster Transparency and Collaboration Principle:  Actionable Steps Procure and Adopt AI Responsibly Principle:  Understanding Two Distinct Processes: Procurement and Adoption Procurement Adoption Actionable Steps for Procurement Actionable Steps for…

  This article was written by Karly Ball Isaacson, Ph.D. and published by the American Bar Association (ABA) on February 24th, 2026.  The ABA Commission on Disability Rights recently interviewed Karly Ball Isaacson, Ph.D., one of the researchers of the 2025 study, Counting the Costs: A Proposed Conceptual Model of Disabled Students’ College-Going Decisions, to discuss how…

This article was written by Erin O’Leary and Jeanne L. Reid, and published by New American on February 25th, 2026. A summary guide offers decision-makers practical tools for implementing the recommendations of the NASEM report. Erin O’Leary and Jeanne Reid authored this post to accompany the New America Early & Elementary Education Policy program’s blog series explaining…