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Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors

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Failure to comply with these laws can lead to serious legal consequences. Compliance with Accessibility and Inclusion Laws Partners for Youth with Disabilities states that schools must ensure AI tutors are usable by students with disabilities. Schools should only work with vendors who meet strict security standards.

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Teaching Strategies That Help Struggling Students Thrive

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Talk about how famous people like Albert Einstein, Whoopi Goldberg, and John Lennon all had learning disabilities but overcame them with hard work and dedication and still made history. Embrace Failure as a Learning Opportunity There’s a saying that goes, “If you never fail, you’ll never succeed”.

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Through Comedy Classes, Students Take ‘Big Swings’ for Mental Health

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They get to say — ‘these ones are about making people funny, and they also prioritize nonverbal communication, strengthening eye contact, being comfortable with failure and taking some chances in the spotlight.’” “We have clinical psychologists who go through all the improv exercises,” Gethard said.

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Engaging Strategies for Reluctant Learners in High School

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Give second (and third) chances For many reluctant learners, one school failure is enough to reinforce their belief that they’re poor students. This is an especially helpful strategy for students who struggle with consistent attendance or who enjoy disrupting class to avoid finishing an assignment.

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5 ways to help special education students manage testing anxiety

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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. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America , this anxiety can stem from a fear of failure, negative testing experiences, or feeling unprepared.

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7 elements of successful special education programs

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The qualitative study offers new insights into the best ways to serve students with disabilities in all schools, in particular the benefits of inclusive education. These practices have have also yielded incredible results for the schools, with boosts in enrollment and performance in both ELA and math.

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A New Curriculum Helps Students With Disabilities Transition to Life After High School

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While this failure felt terrible at the time, it ended up being the driving force behind the creation of a new high school transition program for students with mild to moderate disabilities. The laws change when a student with disabilities turns 18. Data: National Council on Disability. That kid was crafty.