NBC 7 San Diego 'Pizzabilities' had its grand opening on Saturday in Alpine, right along Alpine Boulevard. The pizza shop has a pretty clever name, considering they provide possibilities for each and every employee who works there. Grace Baker was one of the store's...
The 74 California is emerging as a national model for how states can better support young children with disabilities by bridging long-standing gaps between early childhood education and special education systems. The state has launched a series of initiatives aimed at...
Florida Phoenix HB 1255, passed this spring, requires parents to consent to corporal punishment either for the school year or before each instance the punishment is used in traditional public and charter schools. Kim Winker, the Moms for Liberty Florida legislative...
WPLN News It may soon be easier for Tennessee schools to remove students with disabilities from classrooms. But advocates worry the removals may be overused and make behavioral assessments of these students less effective. The Tennessee Board of Education is...
Virginia Mercury After years of inconsistencies and complaints, Virginia has moved closer to revising its process for reporting issues with special education services, aiming to improve the structure and ensure that families receive the necessary services for their...
fox61.com Connecticut’s special education infrastructure, processes, support, and accountability systems are set to be reviewed by WestEd, a national organization with significant expertise in special education. Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene...
Detroit Free Press A small school district in central Michigan has agreed to end its practice of isolating children with disabilities in rooms in a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, according to a July 3 news release. Montcalm County...
KFOX TV The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) police arrested special education teacher Rachael Lucas and paraprofessional David Gonzales last week. According to court documents, Lucas is accused of hitting multiple non-verbal special needs students with...
WSAW News Among the allocations in the state budget that Gov. Tony Evers signed Thursday morning were increases to special education funding. Schools, families, and advocates were requesting that the state reimbursement for general special education expenses increase...