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Teacher with PTSD entitled to accommodation under ADA, 2nd Circuit says
On remand, a New York school district might demonstrate that the 15-minute break the teacher requested wasn’t reasonable, the court noted.
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Sponsored by SMART TechnologiesBeyond ‘awareness’: Promoting agency and success for autistic learners
Moving beyond awareness—discover how technology is unlocking success for autistic learners!
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Education Department cancels ESSER spending extensions
The move shocked some education leaders in states where previously approved funds had been spent and were awaiting federal reimbursement.
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McMahon: Lack of transparency on ‘ideological indoctrination’ violates FERPA
Withholding information such as a student's gender transition violates parents' rights and could result in lost funding for schools, the education secretary said.
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School shooting database slashed in Trump downsizing
Amid an overall increase in school shootings, experts have lamented the lack of a federal database and rely on such research projects for information.
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Democratic senators call for probe of Trump Education Department cuts
Eleven lawmakers say efforts to shutter the agency and transfer its responsibilities will “interrupt and degrade” essential programs and services.
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What do the massive Education Department layoffs look like? See for yourself.
In eight visuals, we examine what the Trump administration's moves could signal for education's near future.
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As USDA scraps a $600M local food program, an Arizona district looks to next steps
Without the expected federal funds from the Local Food for Schools program, Tucson Unified School District will have to offset the costs.
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Sensors help building operators detect vaping
The sensors can also monitor temperature, humidity and CO2 levels to make air quality easier to manage, the manufacturer says.
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Deep Dive5 years later: COVID’s impact lingers in school culture
School leaders and education experts look back at how the pandemic shaped chronic absenteeism, ed tech use, student performance and parent trust.
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E-rate’s future hangs in the balance as Supreme Court hears arguments in universal service case
At question is whether Congress and the FCC violated the Constitution by granting power to a private nonprofit company.
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From Trump's plan to change federal special education operations to a report on the state of school infrastructure, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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The key moments that shaped school response to the pandemic
Take a look back on the events that unfolded for educators after COVID-19 was declared a national emergency in March 2020.
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Deep DiveHow will Education Department cuts impact special education?
Opponents predict lapses in civil rights protections and IDEA accountability, but supporters are embracing the promise of local flexibility.
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Schools earn a ‘D+’ for infrastructure
Many public school buildings are hitting their 50-year design life, requiring “comprehensive” upgrades and replacements to key facility systems.
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CEC 2025: What we learned at the gathering of special education professionals
Key takeaways from the Baltimore convention included strategies for breaking down silos and curbing restraint and seclusion practices.
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How project-based learning can enhance student engagement
Research suggests students are more engaged when subjects can be related to their interests or to real-world contexts.
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Career education evolves to meet emerging technology demands
New approaches are required as technologies like artificial intelligence change the face of traditional CTE fields, says one expert.
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OCR to Maine: Define sex by reproductive systems or lose funding
An Education Department draft agreement directs the state to adopt a definition that “there are only two sexes” that produce “egg” and “sperm” respectively.
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AFT, school districts sue to block Education Department dismantling
The plaintiffs allege the executive branch exceeded its constitutional authority and violated law after the president’s order to wind the agency down.
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House Democrats push for Education Department closure transparency
A proposed resolution seeks unredacted copies of all Trump administration documents that refer to the Education Department’s closure.
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Trump says special education oversight will move to HHS
"IDEA is an education law, not a healthcare law, and belongs at the Department of Education," says the Council for Exceptional Children’s executive director.
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District leaders predict staff reductions if Medicaid funding is cut
Medicaid funding in schools most commonly go toward salaries for staff and expenses for contracted health services, a survey reveals.
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Trump signs order closing Education Department to ‘maximum extent appropriate’
The directive comes on the heels of U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon's decision to gut half the agency as its "final mission.”
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High school students with autism gain college mentors in NYC program
The Making Mentors program empowers college students with autism to provide representation for and build community with high school mentees.
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10 Trump changes education leaders need to know about
Here’s a recap of Trump actions so far that affect K-12 professionals nationwide.
