It’s hard to believe we have been covering INSAR, the annual meeting of the International Society for Autism Research, for fifteen years. The autism research landscape, being expansive and varied, both has and has… not evolved during that stretch to focus on the needs of existing autistic people, and their families. (It should be noted […]
This Teacher Appreciation Week, I’ve been thinking about my mom, who taught special education in Seattle Public Schools, and all our amazing teachers. I’m proud Washington is ranked the third best state in the nation for teachers. To all our teachers — than Facebook
Astrocytes—but not neurons—in the amygdala encode anxiety-like states in mice, according to a paper published today in Neuron. The findings suggest that the cells—which are altered in people with some neuropsychiatric conditions, including autism—contribute to mental health difficulties documented in such groups. “In a very sophisticated way, the [study] shows that astrocytes are these core […]
Social support: Oxytocin’s effects on social behavior depend on ongoing social motivation and brain activity in two regions known to contribute to social reward, according to a new study in rhesus macaques. When these monkeys showed socially motivated behavior—sharing juice—an injection of oxytocin directly into the basolateral amygdala extended the duration of that prosocial state […]
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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