This article was written by Elizabeth Heubeck and published by EdWeek 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 and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sanchez: Language access, cultural understanding and parent partnership are foundational, not supplemental, for special education systems. The first time a mother in our study heard her daughter say “Mami,” it wasn’t through speech. It came through a communication tablet at school. Sofía, a 6 year old with autism, pressed a button, and a digital voice […]
This article was written by Zaidee Stavely and published by EdSource on March 27th, 2026. As schools grapple with a growing number of students with disabilities and a decrease in overall funding, they must invest in preschool and early intervention, panelists said Thursday at an EdSource roundtable. The number of students enrolled in California schools is declining, […]
This article was written by Alicia Renehan and published by Community College Daily on March 23rd, 2026. How are you reading this article right now? Scrolling down a webpage? Flipping through a digital PDF? Maybe you’re listening to the computer read it for you? The way each person interacts with the digital world can be […]