Boston 25 News 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of modern special education. In 1975 Congress passed what’s now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA. Throughout the year, Boston 25 News is celebrating the achievements of...
Connecticut Public Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday said his budget proposal would boost spending for special education by about $54 million in the second year of the biennium, aligning himself with legislators who have prioritized the issue. The budget will include pitches...
KPBS Public Media Jennifer Stanchak is an education specialist at Bird Rock Elementary School. She works with students with mild to moderate disabilities. They’re in general education classrooms but need extra support for reading, writing or behavioral challenges....