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How our district turned a sea of data into a compass for change

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We would go to one platform to look at their reading data, another for their behavior data, and yet another for math. Specifically, this has allowed us to improve in closing the achievement gap for students with disabilities over the last several years and to provide our teachers with more tailored professional learning for support.

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Legal Risks and Obligations for Schools Using AI Tutors

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A University of Pennsylvania study from 2024 found that students using AI for math prep scored lower. Compliance with Accessibility and Inclusion Laws Partners for Youth with Disabilities states that schools must ensure AI tutors are usable by students with disabilities. How can schools test the accessibility of AI tools?

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Many states picked diploma pathways over high school exit exams. Did students benefit?

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Asian and white students are much more likely to complete one of the math and English pathways, considered the college-prep route, while Native students, English learners, and students with disabilities are more likely to have no graduation pathway. Lawmakers passed it unanimously.

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Introducing SDI: IEP-Aligned Instruction from Certified Special Ed Teachers

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Department of Education found that only 20 states fully met IDEA requirements , while the rest required assistance or intervention, often due to systemic noncompliance ( Disability Scoop ). It provides noncredit-bearing instruction that is directly aligned to students’ academic IEP goals , typically in areas like reading, writing, or math.

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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. Let students act out vocabulary words, use color-coded cards, or manipulate math tools. Discuss how Thomas Edison, Bill Gates, Whoopi Goldberg, etc.

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How K-12 Districts Can Navigate Compliance, Staffing, and Instructional Risk in 2025

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Legal obligations, such as ensuring appropriate services for students with disabilities or English learners, remain intact. Special Education Compliance: Still Law, Now Less Clear The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) remains intact. But the mechanisms to fund those obligations are increasingly unstable.

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Meaningful Vision Board Ideas for Students + Tips for Creating Them

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2025 Vision Board Lesson Templates for Middle School – Day After Winter Break By The Sassy Math Teacher Grades: 6th-8th Kick off the new year with this ready-to-use, digital and printable vision board template for middle schoolers. It’s the perfect way to ease your students back into learning after winter break.