Tag: disability
Student favored in school disability discrimination case
A unanimous SCOTUS has ruled to make it easier for students with disabilities to sue schools that don't respond to their educational needs.
A Budget That Puts Civil Rights on the Chopping Block
The administration's proposed 2026 budget would "streamline" special education funding and other streams, but what consequences would result?
Surgeon general warns of youth mental health issues
A mental health crisis among youth is rising. It would be a shame if we move past one public health crisis and enter another.
Md. senator tries (again) to fully fund IDEA
The IDEA, which provides federal funds to support students with disabilities, is 45. Congress has never fully funded it.
Judge denies request to force schools to reopen
Special ed students are being denied important educational services when schools close; families fight back in court.
Dyslexia may affect writing as well as reading
Proper diagnosis is key in dyslexic children, who have trouble processing written words. They often have trouble writing, even without dysgraphia.
It’s a brand new day for the ‘think system’ in music
A computer interface between the brain, through brain waves, and music composition software allows people to compose a work of music just by thinking about it.
Present debate shifts focus away from student issues
There are, to be sure, real issues facing America. But the present debate has caused lawmakers to lose focus and move away from actual solutions.
We grow with birthdays & celebrations
Where does the idea of a birthday party come from? How do you celebrate birthdays? And what, exactly, are you celebrating?
We portray disabilities to make the able feel good
How do we portray disabled people? Can we portray them more accurately or in a way that will help to ease their inclusion in a diverse society?