This article was written and Published by Linda Jacobson — December 12, 2024 Researchers say families are often stymied by inadequate supply, transportation challenges and confusing admissions policies. As a mom with three children who have autism, Ashley Pihlman has spent the past 10 years on a frustrating search for doctors, therapists and schools to […]

This article was written and Published by Kelly Paulson — August 26th, 2024 Author’s note: Language for speaking about or for a group one might not identify with can be fraught with challenges—preconceived ideas, ignorance, ableism, etc. Acknowledging that we are in various stages of understanding, for the purpose of this blog, the author has […]

This article was written and Published by Aziah Siid  — January 5, 2025 It’s an undisputed fact: The number of K-12 special education students is slowly but steadily rising, having increased significantly over the last decade. Studies also show that, of the nation’s roughly 7.5 million special education students, nearly 2 in 10 are Black. […]

This article was written and Published by  Paul W. Taylor, Ashley Silver, Julia Edinger, Jule Pattison-Gordon — December 13th, 2024 In a pivotal year, governments enacted AI laws, strengthened defenses, bridged the broadband gap, and prioritized accessible, user-friendly digital services. As 2025 nears, most jurisdictions still lack fully mature AI frameworks. Listen to this episode […]

This article was written and Published by Joseph Jones, T.J. Vari  — December 12th, 2024 Structured opportunities for professional learning go a long way to help ensure the long-term success of new administrators. Many new school leaders transition directly from the classroom to administrative roles, and the skills that made them successful as a teacher are […]

This article was written and Published by  Jessica Zimmer  — December 7th, 2024 In this article series, members of the NAESP Mastermind Group share problems of practice—and solutions. Principal Jessica Zimmer noticed students’ academic progress was being negatively impacted due to lack of family support. Here’s how she addressed it. Editor’s Note: The NAESP Mastermind […]

This article was written and Published by Lauraine Langreo   — December 9th, 2024 Matthew Marino, a professor at the University of Central Florida who studies the intersection of technology and special education, is excited about the potential of generative artificial intelligence for teaching and learning. AI is “going to open a whole new front for […]

This article was written and Published by  Youki Terada, Stephen Merrill  — December 6th, 2024 It’s that time again—our yearly review of the research you should read, from the sneaky ways that inattention can spread in your classroom to the promises and perils of AI. It was a big year for tech. Cell phones had their […]

This article was written and Published by Rebecca Torchia  — November 26th, 2024 Digital Promise, a nonprofit focused on equitable education, released the framework in August. Digital Promise has released “A Framework for Digital Equity,” a new resource for states, K–12 schools and higher education institutions. Digital equity has been a primary topic of conversation in […]

This article was written and Published by National Center for Learning Disabilities   — October 24th, 2024 Bringing together educators, policymakers, researchers, and advocates for a day of meaningful discussion on the future of learning disabilities in the U.S. Released the technical report of its latest edition of the State of LD: Navigating the Transition to Adulthood  NCLD […]