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Napa Valley College cuts physical education program for disabled students amid layoffs

The college is eliminating 16 positions and 17 vacant roles, including staff who supported the Adaptive Physical Education program.

Snow and Ice Pose Accessibility Challenges for Disabled Ohio State Students

Disabled students faced obstacles getting around campus after a major winter storm hit Columbus.

Milwaukee Schools Receive $5M Mental Health Grant

Funding will help recruit and train more school psychologists to support student well-being.

Therapeutic Day School to Relocate to DeKalb, Targeting August Opening

The former Camelot School campus will house the new facility, which aims to serve up to 100 students with special needs.

San Diego Unified Pushes for More Special Education Funding

District leaders lobby Sacramento as they face a $50 million deficit and growing student needs.

Brightstone Students Visit WSMV4 for Behind-the-Scenes News Experience

Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities produce their own newscast and documented their station visit.

Levittown School Unveils Sensory Hallway

New calming space offers students a place to rest and regulate

Cloquet Schools Back Northern Lights Academy Building Bid

The school board voted to raise a levy to help fund a new facility for the special education cooperative.

St. Paul Schools Offer Virtual Learning to Support Students Impacted by ICE Activity

Special educators work to continue individualized services for students with disabilities during temporary remote learning

Tennessee Tech Students Build All-Terrain Wheelchair for Nashville Peer

The versatile device allows a Nashville State Community College student to reconnect with the outdoors after a devastating motorcycle accident.

Bartlesville Educator Named Finalist for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year

LeeAnn Pressler recognized for excellence in special education teaching

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