DoD schools struggle to identify, support military children with learning disabilities, GAO finds

by kids1stadvocac | Sep 1, 2026 | Federal

Navy Times For military families, a permanent change of station can mean more than adjusting to a new school. Government Accountability Office officials told Military Times that parents have repeatedly reported problems transferring educational records and...

Cuts at the Education Department Put Military Families’ Most Vulnerable Kids at Risk

by kids1stadvocac | Oct 21, 2025 | Federal

Military.com The recent Department of Education layoffs that have diminished the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services are likely to exacerbate challenges that military families already face. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s Workforce Acceleration...

GAO Recommends DoD Assess Mental Health Services to Students

by kids1stadvocac | Jun 10, 2025 | Federal

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released an investigative report into the adequate provision of mental health services in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools. As a result, the GAO has found seven recommendations for Department of...

Senate Report Details Threats to Special Education Protections

by kids1stadvocac | May 6, 2025 | Federal

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) serves a global student population, with about 15% receiving special education services. A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) review found serious challenges in overseas schools, including limited access...

Special needs students are underserved in DODEA schools, watchdog report finds

by kids1stadvocac | Apr 22, 2025 | Federal

Stars and Stripes Some special needs students attending Defense Department schools are being underserved due to staffing shortages and high turnover among special education personnel, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said in a report released Thursday. The...