Education
Ed Department Faces Questions About Future Of Special Education
Federal lawmakers are seeking answers from the U.S. Department of Education amid efforts to shutter the agency and reassign "special needs" programs elsewhere.
School For The Deaf Worries About Shortage Of Teachers Entering The Field
With only about 300 new college graduates entering the deaf education workforce across the country each year, competition is stiff.
Trump Says Ed Department Will No Longer Handle ‘Special Needs’
President Donald Trump said he will move special education oversight to Health and Human Services, but the plan is short on specifics and it's unclear whether he has the authority to do so.
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Executive Order Aiming To Close Ed Department Paves Way To Offload Special Education
President Donald Trump is directing his education secretary to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a step advocates say would have serious implications for students with disabilities.
Students With IDD Call For More Inclusive College Opportunities
High schoolers with intellectual and developmental disabilities are urging lawmakers in one state to support the creation of more inclusive higher education opportunities.
Ed Department Cuts May Leave Students With Disabilities ‘Little To No Recourse’
Mass firings at the U.S. Department of Education will severely compromise families' ability to ensure that the rights of their children with disabilities are upheld, advocates warn.
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With Help Of Therapy Dogs, Schools See Behavioral Problems Ease
In search of a different approach for kids with disabilities, an educator turned to therapy dogs. A decade later, his program is a national model and he mentors about 100 schools with similar offerings.
Students With Visual Impairment Learn To Navigate Streets Without Audible Warning Signals
With audible warning signals often unavailable, middle and high school students are learning how to make their way on busy streets using physical and auditory cues to assess when it's safe to cross.
As Education Department Slashes Nearly Half Its Staff, Special Ed Worries Mount
The U.S. Department of Education is firing almost 1,400 employees raising questions about how the federal government will uphold its obligations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
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States Sue Over Cuts To Special Educator Training Programs
Several states are suing the Trump administration to halt hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to programs designed to train teachers in special education and other high-need areas.
Trump Education Secretary Confirmed Despite Special Ed Concerns
The nation has a new secretary of education and she's angling to free her department from its special education obligations.
Why Robots Are Not Effective Autism Support Tools
Even as the education technology industry rushes to develop robots that can deliver autism therapy, research shows the devices are ineffective and unwanted.