Md. wins standoff over federal school funds
A legal settlement ensures that Maryland’s most vulnerable students will keep their resources after a fight over DEI practices.
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US Ed Dept ends some grants for deafblind students
Federal cuts to deafblind grants leave families scrambling, as schools lose resources, training, and vital support services overnight.
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?
Obit: Ruth Sullivan; autism advocate, IDEA co-author
A pioneer in autism diagnosis and treatment is remembered for the impact she had on autism services and quality of life for people with autism.
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.
Can the feds withhold money for special ed?
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will decide if the feds rightly withheld $33 million earmarked for special ed services in Texas.
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.