The West Virginia Board of Education declared a state of emergency in Hampshire County Schools special education program after nearly three years of shortcomings for vulnerable students. The board’s decision, issued on Wednesday during their monthly meeting, requires the school district to address issues, including missing services, staffing and a lacking graduation rate for students […]
Idaho’s schools have a $66.5 million problem — and it’s impacting the state’s most vulnerable students. Since its inception, special education has been underfunded nationwide. Public schools are required to provide special services to fulfill the needs of students of all abilities — but they often aren’t given the money to do so, at least […]
It’s been almost a year since Megan Weber’s son received the special education support he needs. For a 3-year-old, that’s a significant chunk of development time. Weber’s son was diagnosed with autism just before his 3rd birthday. He is required by law to receive roughly four hours of support per week from a special education […]
Many social justice advocates have noticed the rapid passage of state laws targeting Black history and related book bans. Fewer have seen another civil rights battle, one that, as an advocate, I witness every day: the uphill fight being fought by Black students with disabilities and their families. The failure of many districts to educate […]