Ed Dept addresses ‘misconceptions’ about special education outsourcing

While a top official says students will retain all their rights under federal law, some advocates and lawmakers call the ...
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Special ed teachers face big 2026 opportunities

Special education teachers remain one of the most in-demand roles for 2026, with shortages reported in nearly every state. Rural, urban, and early childhood programs are especially hard to staff, ...
Education Week

Principals Don’t Always Understand Special Education. That’s a Problem

One main responsibility for principals: supporting their teachers. But some special education teachers, who deal with heavy caseloads, mountains of paperwork, and individualized expectations feel like ...
Education Week

Special Ed. and Civil Rights: What We Know About the Ed. Dept.'s Latest Moves

The Trump administration last week advanced its ongoing push to close the U.S. Department of Education, announcing that two major agency functions—special education and civil rights enforcement—will ...
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Greenville special ed probe, prompted by tragedy, reveals gaps in staff, training, parent input

GREENVILLE — A yearlong audit of special education in Greenville County has resulted in a 111-page report saying the district should work more with parents, boost mandatory training and reduce teacher ...