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 […]

Written by Aurora Dreger, Project Director, Educating All Learners Alliance Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC). I was there to represent the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) not just as a curious attendee, but as a presenter for two distinct sessions that highlighted the current […]

This article was written by Kathryn Palmer and published by Inside Higher Ed on January 21st, 2026.  Looming federal regulations update the ADA to make web content and mobile apps more accessible to people, including college students, with disabilities. But universities are scrambling to comply by the April deadline.   Thousands of visually impaired college […]

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 […]