In a rare move by a presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden detailed his plans this month calling for full federal funding of special education — something that hasn’t happened since ...

Fifty years ago, Congress dramatically expanded schools’ responsibilities when it passed the nation’s primary special education law, requiring children with disabilities to receive a “free appropriate ...

President Donald Trump's Thursday executive order dismantling the U.S. Department of Education leaves wide open questions about whether the legal rights of students with disabilities will be protected ...

As schools scramble to teach students with disabilities during the school closures, a coalition of more than 70 disability rights organization is urging the federal government to uphold special ...

As the school year gets underway, the vast majority of states are reporting a shortage of special education staff, prompting districts to skimp on services and reassign students with disabilities.

That’s why Pennsylvania’s Attract-Prepare-Retain initiative—which personalizes mentoring and support for special education ...

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act turns 50 with educators and activists fighting to preserve the landmark achievement.

(Charlie Riedel, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) December 2 marks Special Education Day in the United States, a day to celebrate the ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 28.7% of U.S. adults have a disability, but on these ...

Broadened criteria are benefiting the better-off, harming those facing greatest difficulty and straining the system ...

There were 223,100 students receiving special education last school year in public, private or homeschool settings. This includes people from birth to 26 who have an Individualized Education Plan or ...