Ed Week Twenty-five ongoing projects related to special education got cancellation notices on Friday night from the U.S. Department of Education, imminently jeopardizing more than $30 million worth of federally funded efforts in 14 states to help educators better...
EdSource California’s most vulnerable students are still suspended at disproportionately high rates despite efforts to address racial disparities in school discipline policies. According to “In Harm’s Way: The Persistence of Unjust Discipline Experienced by...
WPBF The Florida Board of Education recently voted to phase out certificates of completion for students with disabilities at K-12 schools. Those certificates were given to students who couldn’t complete the coursework needed for a diploma. Advocates said that this...
Dailyfly News State superintendent Debbie Critchfield wants $50 million to cut into Idaho’s special education budget gap. The grant program is the one big-ticket item in Critchfield’s 2026-27 budget request, submitted to Gov. Brad Little Friday. The budget would push...
WBUR News A new state audit finds the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education failed to properly investigate reports of alleged misconduct by teachers in the classroom. The 52-page audit report, which covers a period spanning July 1, 2021 to...
KXLF On Thursday, a state district judge in Helena heard arguments on whether a school choice program for students with disabilities violates the Montana Constitution. In 2023, the Montana Legislature passed and Gov. Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 393. The law...
Valley News Since 1990, New Hampshire public schools have been required to give students with disabilities personalized plans. Known as individualized education programs, the plans are the key mechanism by which parents ensure that their child has services and...
KMYU.TV A behavioral level system at the Jordan School District is causing concern for a Herriman parent, as she feels it is unfair and possibly discriminates against children with disabilities. Kori Frank’s son is new to the Herriman Elementary Behavioral unit this...
WCHSTV House Bill 2499 was signed into law in April, requiring teachers and school leaders to take a one-day training course, ensuring they are aware of rules put in place to protect themselves and students in special education. "We always try to keep students in the...