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Kids in special education are struggling–it’s time to rethink their education

eSchool News

In fact, one in five schools reported being understaffed for their existing special education programs in fall of 2023. Their education is one of the greatest gifts you can give them–and so, too, is your advocacy. million students–a record number–who might not get the support they require. That’s a serious problem.

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Why Don’t Early Childhood Programs Have Access to Substitute Teachers?

Edsurge

Nicole Lazarte, now the policy and advocacy communications specialist at NAEYC, was recently working as an infant teacher at an early childhood center in northern Virginia. You come down to a point where you just need a warm body to make sure children are safe. Nancy Sylvester Its so sad, Sylvester says.

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5 Challenges and Opportunities for the 2023-24 School Year

edWeb.net

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Leading Learning in the 2023-2024 School Year: Challenges and Opportunities ,” presented by CoSN and AASA and sponsored by ClassLink. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

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How AI Can Foster Creative Thinking in the Classroom and Beyond

Edsurge

Brian Johnsrud Director of Education Learning and Advocacy, Adobe Recently, EdSurge spoke with Brian Johnsrud , the director of education learning and advocacy at Adobe , about using educational tools that not only harness the power of AI but also uphold the creative integrity of students and teachers.

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A researcher said the evidence on special education inclusion is flawed. Readers weighed in

The Hechinger Report

His six-year term at the Department of Education began in 2023. Poor instruction and progress for students with learning disabilities Monica McHale-Small is the director of education at the Learning Disabilities Association of America, which advocates for children with dyslexia and other learning struggles. She emailed me.

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Council of the Great City Schools Selects Dr. Lily Wong Fillmore as the 2023 Recipient of the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for Educational Courage and Justice

eSchool News

The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) has named Dr. Lily Wong Fillmore as the 2023 recipient of the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for Educational Courage and Justice. WASHINGTON, D.C.—

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Colleges Are Missing Out on Students Who Start — But Don’t Finish — Their Applications

Edsurge

YouthTruth's most recent survey of over 25,000 high school seniors in the class of 2023 found that 74 percent aspired to go to college but only 66 percent expected to go to college. Their advocacy work has already begun, one high school senior at a time. “At That meant her own college aspirations aligned with her family’s expectations.

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