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.
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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?
All children have the right to an adequate education. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services helps parents navigate their children’s educational needs.
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.
Burnout, behavioral issues and a lack of support are 3 reasons why special education teachers are leaving the profession.
With the expansion of Second Chance Pell grants, more colleges and universities will soon offer degree programs to students in prison.
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.
Four decades after the first Supreme Court ruling on the rights of students with disabilities, Congress has not made clear exactly what it expects of school districts.
In the first study of its kind, researchers found medication alone has no detectable impact on how much children with ADHD learn in the classroom.
Many students with disabilities got few or no services during the pandemic, and aren’t now receiving the support they need to regain their lost ground and continue to learn
The pandemic and shifts to virtual learning have set many children back academically. The setbacks can be particularly challenging for children with disabilities, but recovery is possible.
Connecting with school staff, community groups, family and friends may look different right now for families of children with disabilities, but some benefits remain.
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Professor of Educational Studies, University of South Carolina
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Emerson College
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Professor of Applied Developmental Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Joseph Panzer Chair in Education and Research Professor of Law, University of Dayton
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Associate Professor of Special Education, UMass Lowell
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Distinguished University Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Florida International University
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Professor of Inclusive Education, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Associate Profess of Special Education, University of Iowa
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Professor of Special Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Research Scientist, University at Albany, State University of New York
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Associate Professor of Communication, College of Charleston
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Professor of Education Policy, Michigan State University
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Associate Professor of Special Education, California State University, Chico