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APRIL 16, 2019

Many of those struggling were English-language learners (ELLs) whose English proficiency wasn’t at the level needed to comprehend challenging texts within these exams. Some were students with learning disabilities.

English 195

English Languages Language Learning Disabilities 195

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Understanding the Gap between Intelligence and Abilities In college, I took a formal assessment in hopes of getting a time accommodation for exams. When the report came back with the words “learning disability,” I was filled with so much shame. My whole body shut down. I hid the report, scared that someone would see it.

Learning Disabilities 154

Learning Disabilities Teachers Disabilities Intelligence 154

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2019

They got accommodations, and they didn’t take the exam at their [usual] school. In the cases in the scandal, the students who cheated falsely claimed they had a learning disability, which let them take the test at a different school than they usually attend, an accomodation which made it easier for them to cheat.]

Disabilities 119

Disabilities Exams Learning Disabilities Testing 119

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience. Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience. 2023; Trust et al.,

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2023

Should you change the way you give exams and design assignments? Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience. Banning the use of technology for exams can create an inaccessible, discriminatory learning experience. 2023; Trust et al.,

Academic Integrity 98

Academic Integrity Plagiarism Exams Disabilities 98

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2018

If the team does not win, it is the coach’s fault, and the coach is fired. Unfortunately, many school districts never find the Coach Carters or Erin Gruwells who bring such happy endings. If the team does not win, it is the coach’s fault, and the coach is fired.”. During the 2015-16 school year, only 0.7

Teachers 137

Teachers Schools Coaching Fairness 137