This artcile was written by Olivia Schickel on January 11, 2024 and published by Illinois State University’s Redbird Scholar.       This publication has been written using person-first language in compliance with the desires of Illinois State University’s students and adults with intellectual disability. We recognize that language use in the disabled community is […]

This article was written by Mike Krings on Tuesday January 9, 2024 and published by Kanas University News.   LAWRENCE — Over a decade of research has shown that when students, especially those with disabilities, are given ownership and determination of their own education and life goals, they have better educational outcomes. Two new books […]

This article was written by Michael McDowell on December 20, 2023 and published by Edutopia. I asked ChatGPT the following question: Given the scale and speed at which Mount Rushmore was created, why has the Crazy Horse monument not been completed? ChatGPT shared, “The historical significance of Mt. Rushmore was a contributing factor of its development.” This […]

This article was written by John Fenserwald on December 21, 2023 and published by EdSource.   Initial findings from a study of a closely watched Oakland Unified program that recruits parents and neighbors as tutors show intriguing potential for other low-income school districts struggling to teach kids to read. By training recruits in phonics and […]

This article was written by Matt Zalaznick on January 4, 2024 and published by District Aministration.    Superintendents and principals have long puzzled over how to smooth big K12 transitions, such as the leap from elementary to middle school. Michigan’s Orchard View Middle School has answered the question with a bold experiment: a school-within-a-school, powered […]

This is a Press Release from the U.S. Department of Education.  As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing work to address academic recovery, including supporting student success in math and reading, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced $277 million in new grant awards to advance educational equity and innovation through the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) […]

This article was written by Danielle Trigg on January 3, 2024 and published by Feast.  Developing mobile apps with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity is crucial in today’s diverse and technologically evolving world. This article aims to provide comprehensive insights into this vital aspect of app development. Understanding Accessibility and Inclusivity Accessibility in mobile […]

This article was written by Molly Hagan on December 29, 2023 and published by The Child Mind Institute.  We think of learning disabilities as affecting kids in school, but challenges in skills like reading, writing, math, and language affect all aspects of life, not just academic performance. We are using them all the time — […]

This article was written by Jackie Keenan on October 20, 2023 and was published by the Educating All Learners Alliance     The EALA team arrived at O’Hare Airport on October 18, 2023. This marked the beginning of an educational adventure that would leave a lasting impact on all involved. As we set foot in […]

This article was written by Benji Andrews on December 15, 2023 and published by Benetech.   Benetech’s Benji Andrews, Ron Ellis, Pruthvi Patel, Amreen Poonawala, and Matthew Yip deep dive into Benetech’s inaugural Kaggle competition that explores the intersection of AI and education through innovative graph transcription solutions. The Opportunity  When it comes to converting image-based learning materials […]