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

eSchool News

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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Summarized transcription versus real-time captioning: What’s best?

eSchool News

While K-12 schools and higher-ed institutions have spent considerable effort adhering to accessibility standards (and should be applauded for that effort), one in four lawsuits in education center around accessibility. The true strength lies in strategically integrating tools like real-time captioning and summarized transcription.

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10 steps for making your online courses accessible for all students

eSchool News

New report highlights 10-step plan to applying Universal Design for Learning online. UDL is tough enough in a face-to-face environment, but the real challenge might be how to implement the principles in an online world where students’ abilities and learning styles differ drastically.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Key components of accessible course design include: Universal Design for Learning (UDL): UDL principles guide the creation of courses that provide multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression. Dyer, EdD, is a professor in the college of education at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ.

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A Look at American Education Issues Today (and What We Can Do)

Elevate k12

It’s an especially severe problem for specialist roles, as seen in the special education teacher shortage. When students have underqualified teachers or full-time substitutes , they’re more likely to experience learning delays, low graduation rates, and test scores below grade level. What do they want to learn about?

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

Key components of accessible course design include: Universal Design for Learning (UDL): UDL principles guide the creation of courses that provide multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression. Dyer, EdD, is a professor in the college of education at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ.