This article was written and Published by Juan Lasso on August 23th, 2024 Michael DeBlasio talks social media, support systems, and a personal homecoming. William L. Buck School Principal Michael DeBlasio introduced himself to the community on a sunny August afternoon, ahead of his first year of leading the school. On a recent clear-skied August […]

This article was written and Published by Erin Shepherd on August 14th, 2024 To the simultaneous cheers and tears of parents all over the metro area, school is once again starting! Supplies have been purchased, meet-the-teacher dates published, and all the anxieties about returning to school are sprouting all over the place. An added layer […]

This article was written and Published by Maxwell J. Lesny — August 12, 2024 What teachers should know about accommodating students with learning differences Maxwell J. Lesny is a high school senior in Vermont who aspires to become a teacher. As a student with dyslexia, he has spent his academic career learning to be a strong self-advocate. […]

This article was written and Published by Marie Fazio — August 16th, 2024 What teachers should know about accommodating students with learning differences The Orleans Parish School Board approved a resolution signaling their support for centralized special education services. Staff file photo   New Orleans is one step closer to creating a new citywide special-education agency, […]

This article was written and Published by Justin Gerald — July 19, 2024 Teachers can approach and instruct students with compassion and encouragement to subvert the idea that neurodivergence indicates maladaptive behavior. Ridofranz / iStock This article is about individualized education programs (IEPs), but in a more holistic way, it’s about recognizing the humanity of neurodivergent students, […]

This article was written and Published by American Institute of Research  — July 31, 2024 AIR is launching a new attendance lab where our experts will work closely with states and/or school districts to identify challenges related to chronic absenteeism and co-create solutions using evidence-based strategies. If your local district is interested in participating, please email our […]

This article was written and Published by Kara Arundel — August 1, 2024 The field is struggling with teacher and staff vacancies, as well as growing demands for services, CEC and CASE members say. Kevin Rubenstein, president of CASE (on left), and Kareem Thompson, president of CEC, welcome attendees to the Special Education Legislative Summit in […]

This article was written and Published by Tom Vander Ark — July 11, 2024 Key Points Despite decades of investment, edtech has yet to achieve its intended transformative impact, largely due to insufficient R&D and the lack of a strong link between research and product development. Recent shifts emphasize the importance of understanding not only if […]

This article was written and Published by Lauraine Langreo — August 01, 2024  DigitalVision Vector   Educators and parents of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities are optimistic about artificial intelligence’s potential to create more inclusive classrooms and close educational gaps between students with disabilities and those without, concludes a report from the Special Olympics Global Center […]

This article was written and Published by Aarika Guerrero on Jul 15, 2024 Key Points Alternative certification programs like iteach enable individuals from various professional backgrounds to become outstanding educators, enriching the classroom experience. These programs offer a flexible and supportive pathway to teaching credentials, making it possible for career changers and those with different […]