02/08/2025
Teachers need support systems.
More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a teacher shortage
Burnout, behavioral issues and a lack of support are 3 reasons why special education teachers are leaving the profession.
01/18/2025
"It's about empathy as much as it is about science."
How scientists with disabilities are making research labs and fieldwork more accessible
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — The path to Lost Lake was steep and unpaved, lined with sharp rocks and holes. A group of scientists and students gingerly made their way, using canes or a helping hand to guide them. For those who couldn't make the trek, a drone brought the lake — blue and narrow ....
11/19/2024
Input from parents may be some of the most valuable assessment data we have. Listen closely.
Mothers, metaphors and dyslexia: What language reveals about the challenges of a child’s learning disability
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.
10/07/2024
Could Tutoring Be the Next Big Bipartisan School Reform?
This piece originally appeared in Washington Monthly. For most people, the lesson of pandemic schooling was that remote learning was an unmitigated disaster for America’s K–12 students…
10/02/2024
Bigger isn't necessarily better when it comes to tutoring service providers. Schools should consider collaborations with smaller, specialized providers like Lacuna Learning to bolster academic gains from tutoring.
Tutoring Reality Check: Exclusive Research Shows Gains Shrink as Programs Expand
Schools raced to offer tutoring during COVID, buoyed by evidence of huge benefits. But bigger programs yield smaller gains, according to a new study.
10/02/2024
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. It's a fine time to make sure our neurodivergent learners are signed up for the National Library Service.
Teaching with the Library | Primary Sources & Ideas for Educators
Teaching with the Library of Congress. A blog from the Library of Congress.
09/27/2024
We cannot underestimate the importance of nutrition for managing ADHD and autism.
Iron deficiency linked to restless sleep in ADHD and autism
Researchers examine the relationship iron deficiency and sleep-related disorders.
09/23/2024
ED, HHS Release Joint Letter Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, Early Intervention Programs
ED and HHS released a joint letter to address critical gaps in service for deaf or hard of hearing infants and toddlers, today.
09/16/2024
With Orton-Gillingham – I just got recognized as one of their top fans!
09/15/2024
Specialized tutoring can help meet the needs of older student who have disabilities.
Court strikes down Pennsylvania special education age-out plan as ‘unenforceable’
Local school districts had challenged the state’s updated policy that allowed certain students with disabilities to stay in school until their 22nd birthday.
09/09/2024
Early intervention providers
ED, HHS Release Joint Letter Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, Early Intervention Programs
ED and HHS released a joint letter to address critical gaps in service for deaf or hard of hearing infants and toddlers, today.