April 3, 2019
By: Michelle Diament
Source: Disability Scoop Even though autism can be identified by age 2, most kids go undiagnosed until after age 4. Now, advocates are working to change that and they’re getting a little help from “Sesame Street.” Autism Speaks is launching a new public awareness campaign aimed at encouraging parents to get their children […]
April 2, 2019
By: Ashley Ford
Source: Waxahachietx.com: Daily Light‘ Kadin Vire can easily communicate and comprehend the needs of life-skills students. She is one of 32 Finley Junior High students involved in general education that participate with the newly established program Partners in PE, which provides modified activities for students with special needs. “I like that they are […]
April 2, 2019
By: Tom Deris
Source: Edutopia Nine years ago, I starting thinking about changing the layout of my classroom—the traditional classroom structure that had gone largely unchanged since I was a child. I’m now in my eighth year exploring flexible seating with my second and third grade students. I started by asking students to help me come […]
April 2, 2019
By: Nicholas Filipas, The Record/TNS
Source: Disability Scoop STOCKTON, Calif. — Physical therapist Janet Freeman soothes and relaxes a 17-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. As the girl’s hips and forearms are stretched, the child doesn’t make a sound. The girl’s mother, who declined to be identified for this article, mentions that her daughter’s muscles tend to […]
April 2, 2019
By: Michelle Diament
Source: Disability Scoop Bipartisan legislation to substantially increase Uncle Sam’s investment in special education is back on the table. Federal funding for educating students with disabilities would gradually increase under a bill known as the IDEA Full Funding Act, which was introduced by lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives late […]
March 28, 2019
By: Jessica Campisi
Source: Education Dive As a 10-year school resource officer (SRO), Sgt. D.J. Schoeff has worked with thousands of students. But it’s not the disciplinary actions or the law enforcement piece that he — or his students — are impacted by most. A student Schoeff knew from his work at Carmel Clay Schools in Indiana […]
March 28, 2019
By: Alyson Klein
Source: Education Week President Donald Trump reversed himself on a budget proposal to cut nearly $18 million in federal funding for the Special Olympics. “I’ve been to the Special Olympics, I think it’s incredible,” Trump told reporters at the White House Thursday. “I have overriden my people. We’re funding the Special Olympics.” He […]
March 27, 2019
By: Christina Samuels
Source: Education Week There’s been more than 24 hours of social media furor over the Trump administration’s proposal to cut the federal government’s $18 million contribution to Special Olympics. But at least some anger also has been directed at a cut that doesn’t really exist, amplified by media outlets who repeated a congressman’s […]
March 26, 2019
By: Tiffany Lagerstrom
Source: The 74 Even after a long day at school, Principal Belinda George does not rest. Every Tuesday, when the day ends at Homer Drive Elementary School in Beaumont, Texas, she goes home, cozies up in her pajamas and reads a bedtime story — to thousands of online viewers. Begun as a way […]
March 26, 2019
By: Emily Tate
Source: EdSurge AUSTIN, Texas — Even in elementary school, Luz Annette got into a lot of fights with other girls. In the hallways, in the cafeteria, in the girls’ restroom. Just about every day brought another confrontation. These were not just shouting matches. Luz, who is now in eighth grade, was getting into […]