Key Points Recognizing leaders who center equity, inclusion, and innovation is critical to driving transformative change and ensuring every student has an equal opportunity to thrive within and outside of school. Diverse, local leaders strengthen communities and inspire youth to imagine bigger and bolder dreams for themselves. When looking around the education innovation table – […]

This news was provided by Understood and published on PRNewswire on June 27, 2023. Multi-Tiered Media Campaign in Partnership With iHeartMedia Will Launch This Summer, Culminate During Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, and Celebrate Neurodiversity Through Storytelling NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Understood.org, a nonprofit organization supporting the 70 million people in the United States with learning and thinking […]

This article was written by Diego Mariscal and published by Inside Higher Ed on June 14, 2023. According to recent data, one in five enrolled undergraduate students (and 12 percent of enrolled graduate students) in the United States reports having a disability. However, that number is likely higher, as a 2022 report from the National Center for Education […]

This article was written by Duffy Perkins, Bay Bulletin on Jun 20, 2023 and published by Chesapeake Bay Magazine.  “I’m going to sailing school that’s entirely for kids like me,” announces 11-year old Maggie Lee (whose name has been changed for privacy), a bright, rambunctious child who is excited to start sixth grade this fall. […]

This article was originally written and published by The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) on July 6th, 2023. The Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPA) in East County, South County, North Inland, and North Coastal recently honored educators and volunteers who go above and beyond to help special education students across the county. […]

This article originally ran in The 74, authored by Anu Malipatil, Vice President, Education at Overdeck Family Foundation. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, the federal government has provided nearly $190 billion in education funding to states and districts. The three rounds of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding represent the largest infusion of […]

This article was written by David Flink and Lauren Rhim and published by the 74 on June 23, 2023 Schools have come a long way in addressing the needs of students with disabilities. That includes the large subsection of youth who identify as neurodiverse with diagnoses like ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. As two leading advocates […]

The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA), a coalition of over 130 partner organizations led by InnovateEDU, announces The Transition Academy as the 2023 New Champion. The New Champions Fund awards an annual unrestricted competitive sub-grant and year-long mentorship to support a selected leader of color or an ally of the equity in education movement. Administered by EALA, […]

This news video was posted by Eye to Eye on June 21, 2023. Eye to Eye’s Marcus Soutra and Sammi Sapira join Antwan Lewis on Fox 5 NY’s Good Day Street Talk to discuss issues facing young adults. Start watching at minute 5:50 to hear about how Eye to Eye is partnering with schools to elevate students’ […]

This article was written and published by the Office of Educational Technology. The Arc is the largest and oldest national non-profit that promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As part of that mission, they are working to ensure technology can unlock opportunities for individuals with IDD and their […]