While investing more money could play a hand in improving Ontario’s special education, improvements should begin with a critical look at teacher training.
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A study connecting teachers from Chongqing, China and Ontario reveals strengths in Ontario mathematics education, and what could contribute to ongoing improvement.
Some new findings show that AI has certain benefits, such as reducing barriers for students with learning disabilities. But overall, more evidence is needed to understand how AI influences learning.
Dyslexia laws are now nearly universal across the US. But the data shows that passing a law is not the same as improving how children learn to read.
As AI spreads in special education, the question remains: Can these tools uphold the individualized, legally protected services students with disabilities need?
Quebec research suggests some immigrant students may never make it from language-support placements to mainstream classes.
Declining interest in the teacher profession and recent Trump administration budget cuts pose challenges to developing a diverse educator workforce.
When talking about a child’s diagnosis of dyslexia, mothers rely on metaphors. A closer look at these metaphors reveals much about how schools can better help them.
Inclusive education in Scotland is understood broadly to encompass an extensive range of issues that go beyind disability.
Across the UK and Ireland, there are far fewer places available in specialist schools and classes for the number of children identified with needs significant enough to warrant a place.
Introducing a more detailed assessment process in schools would help bridge the gap between education and specialist services.
Burnout, behavioral issues and a lack of support are 3 reasons why special education teachers are leaving the profession.
The government must call together a task force of educators, families and researchers to work toward better solutions for inclusive education as education for all.
A study pertaining to more than 1.4 million kindergarteners across Canada finds the occurrence of health disorders higher as the socio-economic status of a neighbourhood decreases.
A study of newcomer Latin American and Black Caribbean parents in Ontario schools found many parents felt excluded from processes surrounding assessments for their child’s learning needs.
Parents in a study about the accessibility of French immersion programs discussed inadequate support for learning to read and feeling pressured to pay for expensive tutors.
Traditional report cards sent home every few months are fine for most students. But for kids with behavioral issues, a daily report card can be a better option.
Research about how New Brunswick education has envisioned inclusion since the 1980s offers lessons in rethinking how to realize schools that celebrate all students’ strengths.
The US Department of Education says special education students who missed out on services during the pandemic are likely eligible for additional help to make up for what was lost.
A lawsuit against police and school officials for how they responded to the kindergartner has been settled, but deeper systemic issues remain.
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Associate professor, Associate Director Children's Voices Centre, Macquarie University
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Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs, University of Exeter
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Associate Professor of Special Education, Boston University
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