At least four Pennsylvania agencies have told state lawmakers they need more funding to address one of the biggest woes each of them has faced during the pandemic: not being able to hire or keep enough staff. Each is arguing that funneling more money to support staff positions is one of the best ways to […]
According to a US News report, Oklahoma ranks 43rd in the nation for quality of K-12 education. While there is no doubt there are struggles for the state in terms of education and literacy, the values and skills that Oklahomans possess aren’t always easy to see from testing alone. State Education Superintendent Joy Hofmeister made […]
Superintendent Tom Moore’s proposed budget for the West Hartford Public Schools’ 2022-2023 academic year includes a $5.02 million (2.8%) overall increase. By Ronni Newton While the nation prepared to hear the president’s State of the Union Address Tuesday, the West Hartford Board of Education received a more localized “state of” address, as Superintendent Tom Moore presented […]
by former Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni “Divisive concepts” bill to attack Equity pushed by Governor of Virginia did not pass. Yet still, he respinded equity efforts in education. This is harmful for many children. – Equity efforts to address how to better serve black students. Years of data show that black children across […]
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Karla knew something was wrong. Her daughter still couldn’t read by the time she reached the fifth grade. In early elementary school, Karla’s daughter was diagnosed with an auditory processing disorder, among other conditions. Her daughter’s school district in northwest Indiana provided her with special education services under an individualized education program, or IEP, intended […]
One of the many struggles in the special education field is the increasing need for more teachers who have experience with special needs children. In Baldwin Wallace’s current educational program, students can be licensed, which limits their marketability and focuses the curriculum in one area. Baldwin Wallace is working to establish a dual license program […]
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Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Education have released their first look at a new framework for state funding for education. They have requested public comment by Jan. 18, with a goal of releasing the final plan by Jan. 24. “I would like to personally thank the parents, teachers, students, and citizens of […]
A state award was recognized for a program by the Poway Unified School District that redesigned special education services and teaching to bring more students into the general education setting. The district received the California School Board Association’s Golden Bell Award in the Special Education category for its Inclusive Practices Program. “I was thrilled,” said […]
Children’s Health Defense is offering a complimentary bus shuttle to this event at 10:00 AM at the Capitol in Albany, NY. Click here for all the details. Attorney spokesmanMary Holland, Child Health ProtectionKevin Jenkins, Global Urban Health InitiativeRev. Aaron LewisRita Palma, My children My choiceDonna Schmidt, New Yorker Against Medical MandatesSujata Gibson, Child Health ProtectionJohn […]
“I am a parent, I and my wife have a son. That’s a junior high school now and he has autism, ”said Valentine Anaya, parent. Anaya said his family worked with several special educators and teachers for years. “We start anew every year. And I think my problem was, especially for children with autism, they […]
