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Politics Apr 28

LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case involving rights of students with disabilities

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Education Jan 27

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What’s driving a special education teacher shortage and how schools are responding

More than 7.5 million American students have disabilities that qualify them for individual education plans. But teachers trained in this critical area are in short supply. Special education teachers and administrators share how the shortage is affecting them, and John…

By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Lana Green

Nation Oct 19

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Lawsuit accuses Catholic schools in New Orleans of discriminating against students with disabilities

A new class-action lawsuit claims that the Archdiocese of New Orleans asks illegal questions about students’ disabilities on its schools’ application forms.

By Roby Chavez

Health Sep 14

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How do mask mandate bans affect students with disabilities? 4 things to know

The Department of Education is investigating whether state bans on mask requirements in schools discriminate against students with disabilities.

By Claire Raj, The Conversation

Education Apr 29

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The challenge of distance learning for parents of children with special needs

Roughly 14 percent of students enrolled in U.S. public schools receive special education services. As families across the nation grapple with home learning, what are the particular challenges the parents of these children face? Judy Woodruff reports and talks to…

By Courtney Norris

Apr 04

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Will classroom cameras protect students with special needs?

By PBS News Hour

Because children with intellectual disabilities are the most vulnerable to abuse at school, Texas is the first state to require cameras in special education classrooms if requested by parents. But the current law has raised concerns about privacy as well…

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Feb 16

How a volunteer program helps parents advocate for students with disabilities

By Christina A. Samuels, Education Week

A Pennsylvania school district roiled by controversy has found a path back to trust: a volunteer effort that has supported dozens of parents of students who have disabilities.

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