eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In special education programs, many of our students’ disabilities are closely related to anxiety, and testing can be a trigger that heightens those negative thoughts and feelings. Some students avoid school on test days, and many suffer from symptoms such as stomachaches or headaches.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2022

Students at Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction have donned the role of architects, designing a one-bedroom apartment for their “clients” at P.S. 138M , a District 75 school serving children with moderate to severe disabilities. Matson’s students are high schoolers in a Career and Technical Education, or CTE , program.

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Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2024

After I graduated, fueled by my personal experience as a student, I decided to pursue a career in education. Today, I’m a doctoral candidate in the education leadership program at Rowan University, with a focus on students with disabilities. So, why aren’t these students seeking the accommodations that they need?

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MAY 18, 2025

Creating a classroom in the service of social justice (The Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, 2008) requires a profound understanding of the impact of human diversity on teaching and learning (Cushner et al., Recognize that disability is often defined by the environment in which an individual exists.

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eSchool News

JUNE 4, 2021

Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, some parents of children enrolled in public schools have made, or are considering making, moves to alternative modes of education. Serving students with disabilities. This education is provided by the Local Education Agency (LEA), which is the public school system where the child resides.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With generative AI emerging as a pivotal element in the dynamic educational landscape of 2023, Imagine Learning conducted the survey to explore the perceptions, current practices, and future aspirations of educators who have already embraced technology in the classroom. “Generative AI is a blend of promise and prudence.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Teachers often tell us they don’t feel prepared to address bullying issues at school, especially those complicated cases involving at-risk youth or kids with disabilities,” said Chad Rose, an associate professor in the MU College of Education and Human Development. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

At the same time, education leaders at the state and local levels report they are short staffed. Now more than ever, as special education staff work to manage mounting caseloads, while ensuring each unique student receives the high-quality services they deserve, these dedicated employees deserve praise. Here’s what they said.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The annual report comes from Code.org , the Computer Science Teachers Association , and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance and offers a comprehensive analysis of national progress in providing computer science education. We need every state to require a computer science graduation requirement.”

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The IDEA act also guarantees that students with disabilities have the right to engage in the Least Restrictive Learning Environment (LRE) that best meets their individual needs. The LRE ensures that students under IDEA are offered equitable access to education alongside their non-disabled peers.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

But there’s a similar learning disability that is holding back the achievement of students in mathematics, and it’s much less widely known. As with reading disabilities, early identification can lead to timely and effective support, reducing students’ long-term struggles with math and boosting educational outcomes.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Its also an increasingly important aspect as studies, like one from the International Journal of Developmental Disabilities , show that inadequate support negatively impacts students mental health, physical health, and overall quality of life. Flexible and durable classrooms are essential for inclusive education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In many ways, the history of multicultural education runs parallel with the history of the United States, because we have been an ostensibly multicultural nation from the very beginning. By creating bridges between students’ knowledge and classroom content, educators who employ CRT practices aim to affirm identities and values.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Key points: AI helps reduce workload and pressure on special education staff Enhancing learning through AI and human educators 5 critical priorities for AI in education For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Technology has long been viewed as having the promise to make schools more effective and educators more efficient.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The report is a comprehensive guide for educators, district leaders, and policymakers as it offers insights into the benefits and challenges of AI in education and offers practical strategies for effective and ethical AI implementation, with a focus on enabling accessibility. Key findings in the report include: 1.

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eSchool News

MARCH 8, 2022

The pandemic brought special education to the forefront of the dialogue about education, with the media focus mainly directed at sharing stories of students separated from the in-school supports that they had come to rely upon, and parents struggling to plug the gaps. Setting Standards for Virtual Schools.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

According to the World Health Organization , around 15 percent of the world’s population lives with some form of disability or special educational needs—and of that 15 percent, 2 to 4 percent experience significant difficulties in functioning. percent) who are 15 or older and have significant difficulties in functioning.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In fact, today, women only make up 35 percent of the STEM workforce , while all underrepresented groups represent 24 percent, and people with disabilities account for a mere 3 percent. Unemployment rates and the associated social costs of unemployment are lower among STEM education graduates. percent compared to a growth of 2.3

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

Today, a staggering nearly one in 10 children have a developmental disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). To meet the demands and needs of these neurodiverse students, school districts are on the hunt for special education professionals.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Key points: It’s key to remember that AI isn’t foolproof—it can make mistakes Equity, transparency, and effectiveness should be goals when using AI in education See related article: More students are seeking an AI-powered school year The November 2022 release of ChatGTP by OpenAI was an inflection point for AI technology.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

schools and its impact is being felt by students who need consistent, high-quality educators the most. Special education positions have some of the highest number of vacancies in school districts across the US. Special education positions have some of the highest number of vacancies in school districts across the US.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Also memorable was that it didn’t take long to recognize I was missing key training and resources that could help make me a more effective educator. As leaders, it’s imperative we remain focused on providing educators what they need to succeed as the education landscape continues to evolve. Empowerment is key to retention.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

23, 2022 – The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) selected Riverside Insight’s Cognitive Abilities Test ( CogAT ® ), the most respected and widely used test of student ability, to screen Grade 2 students state-wide for gifted programs. ITASCA, Ill. –

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2024

This increase–driven by improved identification and diagnosis, heightened awareness, advocacy, and broader definitions of disabilities–presents substantial challenges for school districts. Persistent teacher shortages and the cost and time required to fill special education roles often exacerbate the strain.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The world needs its mentors and educators. After all, education is one of the pillars that make up a thriving society, making teachers essential. The degree of those struggles may vary, but today, we’re going to hone our focus specifically on teachers who either have a disability or some form of chronic illness.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2021

Larkin to the position of Senior Education Advisor, Education Partnerships, effective immediately. During her tenure, she led the implementation, facilitation and monitoring of special education services for students from age 3 through 22. She will also serve as an advisor for Lexia team members.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2022

March 17, 2022 — The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and Committee for Children strongly applaud the passage of the FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act which provides increased funding for a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Initiative to support SEL and “whole child” approaches to education.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2023

In a recent report by Populace (2022), 55 percent of American parents expressed their desire for educators to rethink how today’s K-12 schools are educating our children. It seems that–at least for parents–the purpose of an American K-12 education is changing. In 1954, the landmark U.S.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2023

Special education was one of the areas hit hardest, with 45 percent of schools needing to fill positions. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates 37,600 yearly openings for special education teachers over the next decade. Unfortunately, this trend is expected to continue, as the U.S.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

I’ve been a reading specialist, a special education teacher, and an English teacher, among others. Students with disabilities often require more frequent check-ins. Students who struggle with disabilities, especially in high school, have been struggling for a long time, and it’s still really hard. I can’t be in their shoes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

While many educators and students are returning to the familiar classrooms left abruptly in March, teaching this upcoming year will be anything but business as usual. Educators need to craft strategies and processes that meet health guidelines and ensure that students understand and adapt to new routines and behavioral expectations.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

1 Within this larger pool, a core group is considered to have a reading disability or dyslexia. 1 Within this larger pool, a core group is considered to have a reading disability or dyslexia. schools collectively spend over $120 billion a year on special education. Feasibility of implementation Cost Special ed: U.S.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2023

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has selected FEV Tutor as an approved tutoring service in the state’s new Connecticut High-Dosage Tutoring (HDT) Program. Today it offers a proven model for integrating with the academic ecosystem of partner districts and driving growth based on results that matter to educators.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2022

. — June 17, 2022 — Benetech, the leading software for social good nonprofit, today announced two significant AI initiatives to reduce barriers to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and employment for people with disabilities and learning and thinking differences.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

CoSN and CAST last released a comprehensive report entitled “ AI and Accessibility in Education.” As AI technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) and assistive tools become increasingly prevalent in educational settings, it is crucial to understand both their benefits and limitations.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

Nearly seven million students have a disability, which oftentimes lowers self-esteem and hinders socializing and building friendships with peers. Students with disabilities make up 14 percent of national public school enrollment but can often be overlooked when it comes to traditional school activities. The value of inclusion.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The first complex challenge the UW College of Education will use AI-human collaboration to tackle is co-creating and co-evaluating Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities in Wyoming and beyond. Serving as the cornerstone of special education ( Yell et al., under review ). under review ).

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