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Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education

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In fact, one in five schools reported being understaffed for their existing special education programs in fall of 2023. Centering inclusivity is a way to ensure that every child’s needs are met–without ever compromising on the quality of education or attention offered to neurotypical peers. That’s a serious problem.

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How a collaborative mindset helps teachers reach all learners

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General education teachers have had to learn and apply new instructional strategies to address the new standards and the vision that the standards embody, particularly universal design for learning. Next page: Creating the collaborative mindset.

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Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

Faculty Focus

Enacting equity pedagogy as an essential component of multicultural education (Banks & Banks, 1995) requires instructors to become change agents. In this article, we will examine ability/disability as a characteristic of human diversity in education as illustrated by Cushner et al. Handbook of research on multicultural education.

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How shifting to a UDL mindset enhances Common Core

eSchool News

General education teachers have had to learn and apply new instructional strategies to address the new standards and the vision that the standards embody, particularly universal design for learning. When our district brings together general and special education teachers, we reframe the conversation to focus on “our” students.

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Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students

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To meet the demands and needs of these neurodiverse students, school districts are on the hunt for special education professionals. Five ways that schools, educators, and communities can support neurodiverse students in the classroom: 1.

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Our Nation’s Public Schools are Failing Neurodivergent Learners. That Needs to Change.

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million students in public K-12 schools in the United States who qualified for special education services. billion in implementing evidence-based practices in schools nationwide to support special education students, including increased resources for staffing and implementing diversified instructional practices.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

As students enter the online classroom, they bring with them diverse educational experiences, backgrounds, and expectations of faculty interactions. Addressing these challenges is essential to ensure that online programs are accessible to all, thereby promoting equitable educational opportunities.