This article was written by Natasha Mascarenhas of TechCrunch on November 13, 2021. I have a theory. The debate around accreditation in education often focuses on two extremes: the people who don’t believe in the necessity of a four-year degree and the people who think accreditation, and an Ivy-laden stamp of approval, is the only […]
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This article was written by Rob Jennings of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com on November 14, 2021 Some prominent educators are pushing to change New Jersey law and allow remote learning from home whenever the need arises, such as when it snows. It is a not a new discussion, but one that seems poised to […]
This article was written by Lee V. Gaines of WVPE.org on November 8th, 2021. Students at the Independence Academy in Indianapolis are quick to tell you what they like about the school: their friends — and seeing them in person. Kate is a 15-year-old high school sophomore who loves theater and her school, but she […]
This article was written by Franczek P.C. of Education Week on November 8, 2021. In this second blog post in our series on the OSERS Question and Answerdocument on IDEA requirements related to returning to in-person instruction, we are focusing on two questions relevant to this time of transition and uncertainty. (Our first post highlighted the […]
In Broadview Middle School’s upgraded Kindness Kitchen, special education kids learn hands-on skills
This article was written by Julie Perkins of NewsTimes on November 7, 2021. Allison Mannix used to try to teach kids how to do laundry or bake without a functioning washer, dryer or oven. She’s the teacher for Broadview Middle School’s STEPS program, or the Students Training in Academic and Pre-Vocational Skills, which includes students […]
This article was written by Leo Adkins of the Sunday Vision on November 6, 2021. 15% of the entire globe is experiencing either one or another form of disability. 80% of these marginalized groups are from developing countries. The challenges of the specially-abled people are many but most of the outcomes of the hurdle that […]
This article was written by Jillian Atelsek of the Frederick News-Post and posted by Government Technology.com on November 1, 2021. The classroom next door was getting rowdy, but Pam Adams-Campbell didn’t seem to notice. She smiled, alone in her small office. Her eyes were fixed on the computer monitor in front of her, balanced on […]
This article was written by Jenna Reisgen of The Daily Nexus on November 1, 2021. UC Santa Barbara received a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education in June to fund a collaborative program that will prepare Ph.D. students in Special Education and School Psychology on how to serve and support students with […]
This article was written by Shawnna Yashar and published by the Fairfax Times on November 1, 2021. Dear Editor – This week, my husband and I had our son’s parent teacher conference. He’s reading at a first-grade level. He’s 9 and should be in 4th grade. Private testing diagnosed him with dyslexia in August 2020. […]
This article was written by Michelle Diament of the Disability Scoop on November 1, 2021 Amid concerns about a decline in referrals, federal officials are pressing states to ensure that young kids with disabilities receive the early intervention services they’re entitled to. The U.S. Department of Education released two guidance documents late last week clarifying […]