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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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Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning

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High school senior at Newton North High School in Newton, MA, Yishai Barth, feels strongly about the importance of Universal Design Language (UDL). He explains his specific learning needs and calls on all educators to see life from his and millions of other students’ perspective.

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

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Our education system has not kept up with the modern world. New teaching methods and technologies could turn things around, but schools are struggling to use them effectively. That means larger class sizes and teaching quality problems. In fact, the number of underqualified teaching hires increased by 69% from 20222023.