This article was written by Jacqueline Ishimoto and published by The Daily Bruin on January 11th, 2026.  UCLA professors and researchers expressed concern about uncertainty around federal support for special education programs under the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Education laid off 121 of 135 employees in the Office for Special Education and Rehabilitative […]

This article was written by Kimi Waite and published by Common Dreams on January 4th, 2026.  Safeguarding the rights of people with disabilities should be a priority for both the scientific and educational communities, and they need to partner with disabled students to get the job done right. Let’s face it, whether you are a […]

This article was written by Hal Smith, Jenny Muniz, and Nicole Fuller, and published by Word in Black on December 22nd, 2025.  Decades of data show persistent inequities for Black and Brown students with disabilities — and federal rollbacks could make them worse. Classrooms should be places of opportunity, not obstacles. But for many students […]

This article was published by Getting Smart on December 18th, 2025.  Our team is incredibly fortunate to participate in and attend dozens of conferences around the world. These events offer opportunities to connect with educators, innovators, and thought leaders shaping the future of education. Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge in edtech, personalized learning, […]

This article was written by Adam Stone and published by EdTech Magazine on December 15th, 2025. Digital wellness fosters responsible and productive integration of digital tools in the classroom and in everyday life. Some schools are exploring cellphone bans and device restriction policies to help kids manage their digital spaces. Others are looking to go deeper, helping […]

Written by Aurora Dreger, Project Director, Educating All Learners Alliance As a new year dawns and I reflect on my first full year as the EALA Project Director, I am filled with overwhelming gratitude for the committed community I have the honor to lead. By design, EALA is an “uncommon coalition,” bringing together a diverse […]

This press release was published by AHEAD on December 16th, 2025 As the CEO and Board of Directors for the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD), we are writing in response to Rose Horowitch’s December 2 “Accommodation Nation” article in The Atlantic. For nearly 50 years, AHEAD has represented disability resource professionals and researchers […]

The Youth Action Project is a collaborative, youth-centered initiative designed to address a persistent gap in education and youth development: the lack of meaningful inclusion of Disabled and Neurodivergent youth in planning, decision-making, and problem-solving processes that directly affect their learning environments and communities. Through three pilot programs in distinct parts of the U.S. led […]

This press release was published on Congressman Don Beyer’s website on December 12th, 2025 House and Senate education leaders reintroduced the bipartisan Keeping All Students Safe Act to protect students from dangerous seclusion and restraint practices in school. In the House, the bill is sponsored by House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” […]

This article was written by Martin Slagter and published by the74 on December 11th, 2025. This article is part of Bright Spots, a series highlighting schools where every child learns to read, no matter their zip code. Explore the Bright Spots map to find out which schools are beating the odds in terms of literacy versus poverty rates. […]