This article was written by Lauren Coffey and published by EdSurge on November 18th, 2025. Susan Popkin has a brother-in-law who was kept out of traditional education until high school. David Bateman has a brother-in-law who couldn’t enroll for the first 17 years of his life. These stories were common before special education accommodations saw […]

This article was written by Jessika Harkay and published by The 74 on November 17th, 2025. Undiagnosed dyslexia can manifest as behavior issues, which can disproportionately harm Black and brown kids in school and their mental health. When Clarice Jackson raised concerns in 2000 about her adopted daughter’s inability to read two or three letter […]

This article was written by Michael McCarthy and published by Disability Discourse Matters on November 3rd, 2025. After a six-month hiatus, Disability Discourse Matters (DDM) is proud to announce our return with major improvements to our public dashboards, data processing systems, and AI scoring mechanisms. Our mission remains the same: to track how political leaders […]

The All Learners Action Lab is an exclusive, virtual learning accelerator for education leaders. We move past discussion to documenting best practices for students with learning differences. It’s where the field’s most innovative teams gather to refine their work and co-create the high-leverage solutions that EALA then publishes for the world. Designed to bring past […]

This article was written by Mia Ives-Rublee, et al., and published by the Center for American Progress on November 14th, 2025. Fifty years after the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act transformed special education services for children with disabilities, it is important to both celebrate its legacy and confront the urgent work still needed to fulfill […]

This article was written and published by Demi Edwards — August 29, 2025 Edwards: From New York to California, Learner-Centered Ecosystem Labs are redefining what education means and preparing students for the future. Across the country, civic leaders, school districts, charter schools, businesses and youth development programs are rethinking public education — looking for ways […]

This article was written and published by CRPE on September 29, 2024. Fall, and the start of the school year, is always a good time to take stock of what students and families need, and whether we (as the collective of the policy, research, and innovation industries and philanthropy community) are doing enough to meet […]

This article was written and published by SEDTA on September 10th, 2025. The 2025 State EdTech Trends report, developed in collaboration with Whiteboard Advisors, captures the perspectives of edtech directors, CIOs, state chiefs, and other leaders. Conducted in collaboration with Whiteboard Advisors, the report includes responses from 47 states and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Like prior […]

This article was written and published by James Fester— September 4, 2025 Administrators can seek feedback, highlight previous success, and reassess project-based learning plans to achieve long-term goals. “Nothing sells the first one like the second” is a quote often used in the marketing and sales world. The saying suggests that a strong sequel can […]

This article was written and published by Jennifer Vilcarino— August 21, 2025 Special education teachers tend to have hefty workloads that can lead to stress and burnout. Principals may not be able to solve all their problems, but they can offer an important relief—emotional and practical support. Special education staffing shortages are a perennial challenge […]