by kids1stadvocac | Nov 4, 2025 | State
New Hampshire Bulletin Angelina Leo, an Exeter High School senior, said that without the special education services she received throughout her time in school, she wouldn’t even be able to speak. Leo, who has physical and learning disabilities, sees herself as an...
by kids1stadvocac | Oct 7, 2025 | Federal
The federal government continues to function under a partial shutdown after Congress failed to advance a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that would serve as a stopgap while debate continues on discretionary funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Typically, these...
by kids1stadvocac | Sep 23, 2025 | State
Chalkbeat Chicago Board of Education members are calling for more transparency from the district on cuts and changes being made to special education staffing positions. “Our parents are saying that their children are not receiving their services,” said elected board...
by kids1stadvocac | Sep 16, 2025 | State
OPB The U.S. Department of Education is ending grants to programs across Oregon that support students with disabilities, citing practices related to diversity, equity and inclusion. The cuts could make it harder for disabled students and their families to access help,...
by kids1stadvocac | Sep 16, 2025 | Federal
Wisconsin Watch The U.S. Department of Education has pulled funding for programs in eight states aimed at supporting students who have both hearing and vision loss, a move that could affect some of the country’s most vulnerable students. The programs are considered...
