This article was written by Kara Arundel and published by K12 Dive on March 6th, 2026. They worry that moving IDEA services out of the Education Department would diminish oversight for civil rights and accountability. As the U.S. Department of Education continues to offload many of its responsibilities to other federal agencies, advocates and lawmakers […]
This article was written by Jo Napolitano and published by The74 on January 23d, 2026. Already-anxious parents say their kids are missing not just school but also therapy appointments to avoid encountering potentially hostile federal agents. The Trump administration’s weeks-long immigration enforcement campaign in Minneapolis, which has shuttered schools and terrified students and parents, has […]
This article was written by Elizabeth Heubeck and published by Education Week on February 23rd, 2026. Roughly 11% of all U.S. children ages 3–17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. That’s the equivalent of two to three students in a typical classroom. And the brain-based disorder is only becoming more common. Between 2016 […]
This article was written by Kara Arundel and published by K12 Dive on February 11th, 2026. Special educators in St. Paul, Minnesota, are turning to COVID-19-era resources to help some impacted students access learning virtually. Faced with students staying home or switching to online learning because of immigration enforcement activity, special educators are working to […]
The article was written by Michelle Diament and published by Disability Scoop on February 9th, 2026. Federal lawmakers are considering taking up legislation that would amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a move that disability advocates fear could open the door to broader changes amid an already tumultuous time for special education. Advocates say […]
This article was written by Kara Arundel and published by K-12Dive on February 6th, 2026. A survey indicates many districts won’t be ready to comply with the Title II rule’s requirements for websites, mobile apps and digital textbooks. New federal accessibility rules for web content and mobile apps […]
This article was written by Seth King and published by The Conversation on January 30th, 2026. In special education in the U.S., funding is scarce and personnel shortages are pervasive, leaving many school districts struggling to hire qualified and willing practitioners. Amid these long-standing challenges, there is rising interest in using artificial intelligence tools to help close some […]
This article was written by Adam Stone and published by EdTech Magazine on January 30th, 2026. Leveraging artificial intelligence in tandem with other assistive technologies has the potential to elevate learning in classrooms. Assistive technologies in the classroom play a key role in supporting students with disabilities, from text-to-speech software to screen readers and alternative […]
Written by Aurora Dreger, Project Director, Educating All Learners Alliance Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC). I was there to represent the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) not just as a curious attendee, but as a presenter for two distinct sessions that highlighted the current […]
This article was written by Kathryn Palmer and published by Inside Higher Ed on January 21st, 2026. Looming federal regulations update the ADA to make web content and mobile apps more accessible to people, including college students, with disabilities. But universities are scrambling to comply by the April deadline. Thousands of visually impaired college […]
This article was written by Jacqueline Ishimoto and published by The Daily Bruin on January 11th, 2026. UCLA professors and researchers expressed concern about uncertainty around federal support for special education programs under the Trump administration. The U.S. Department of Education laid off 121 of 135 employees in the Office for Special Education and Rehabilitative […]
This article was written by Kimi Waite and published by Common Dreams on January 4th, 2026. Safeguarding the rights of people with disabilities should be a priority for both the scientific and educational communities, and they need to partner with disabled students to get the job done right. Let’s face it, whether you are a […]