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Under a new federal corrective-action plan, Minnesota will take steps to limit how long special education teachers can work without formal training. The move should help the state preserve $219 million in federal funds. But critics say it still leaves teachers ill prepared to serve some of the state’s highest-needs students.

School aged children lost much in the pandemic, including critical learning time in the classroom, social development, mental health, extracurricular activities, and much more....

One-to-one programs are changing the learning experience for every student, including those with disabilities.

According to an ABC News survey, over three-quarters of U.S. states are experiencing teacher shortages. Parts of the nation's subject matter pool is severely strained.

Stella/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Jahsha Tabron, the 2022 Delaware teacher of the year, taught special education for more than two decades and cherished what she

School districts across Texas bring attorneys to meetings with parents of special education students, despite federal guidance opposing the practice. 

Phew! It’s the day after graduation, and your school district is finally off the hook for a potential state complaint you have been fearing the legal guardian of a student with...

The state is responsible for ensuring the law is followed. But Oregon education officials appear to be shirking that responsibility.

Special Olympics Nebraska has announced that the University of Nebraska, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, is receiving national banner recognition for its efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without disabilities.

Recent federal documents reveal concerns both new and continued regarding the education of students with disabilities in Virginia.