This article was written and published by The United States Department of Education on October 6, 2023. The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced technical assistance centers to support state and local efforts to support and enhance student wellbeing, academic success, and school safety. These centers further the Department’s commitment to accelerate learning, meet […]

This article was written by Pheben Kssahun on October 3, 2023 and published by ABC News 7. Buffalo WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Students in Western New York have been back in the classroom for about a month. One district is working to change the stigma surrounding “special ed”. 7 News’ Pheben Kassahun takes us […]

This article was written and published by Stony Brook University on October 2, 2023.  Every October, the U.S. Department of Labor promotes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present. NDEAM 2023 focuses on celebrating advancing equity and access 50 years after the passage of […]

This article was written and published by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on September 28, 2023.  WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 28, 2023) – The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released a new OSEP Fast Facts, which highlights children identified with intellectual disability. OSEP Fast Facts looks at data collected under section 618 of the Individuals […]

This article was written and published by The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on September 26, 2023.   By the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Special Education Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 26, 2023) – The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) announced $35 million in funding for 138 awards, including one national technical assistance […]

This article was written by Kathy Hanrahan on September 6, 2023, and published by WRAL News.  Whether it is your first parent-teacher conference or not, you probably get nervous each time you walk into the school to speak to your child’s teacher. There is something about sitting in those tiny desks (if your child is […]

This article was written by Colleen Connolly on September 24, 2023 and, published by The 74. ST. PAUL, Minn. — In the early days of the pandemic, Kentarios Franklin, now 24, who goes by KD, spent his days looking for jobs and new places to stay. He walked into restaurants and stores, asking if he […]

This article was written by Mike Krings on September 25, 2023 and published by The University of Kansas.    Research has shown that when students with disabilities are given ownership in their education and are involved in setting goals for themselves, they have better outcomes. Researchers at the University of Kansas who have been instrumental in developing […]

This article was written by Lauraine Langreo on September 15, 2023 and published by EdWeek. E+/Getty   Teachers and school administrators want more tech support to meet the needs of students with disabilities, according to a survey from digital learning platform Clever. Sixty-eight percent of teachers and 51 percent of administrators said they would like […]

This article was written by Patrizia DiGiovanni on September 1, 2023 and published by UNICEF.  Skopje, 1 September 2023: A child’s right to education entails the right to learn. Lack of quality education places significant obstacles in the path of children when it comes to realizing their potential as they grow older. Yet, as we celebrate […]