/deaf-hard-of-hearing Deaf/Hard of Hearing en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:52:47 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-rules-deaf-student-can-sue-school-district-over-alleged-failures/2023/03 The justices rule that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act does not bar the student's suit for money damages. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:52:47 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-rules-deaf-student-can-sue-school-district-over-alleged-failures/2023/03 /teaching-learning/new-sign-language-terms-could-boost-scientific-literacy/2023/03 Scientists are developing a sign-language lexicon of scientific terms for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:26:13 GMT /teaching-learning/new-sign-language-terms-could-boost-scientific-literacy/2023/03 /teaching-learning/supreme-court-seems-in-favor-of-deaf-students-right-to-sue-school-district-under-the-ada/2023/01 Miguel Luna Perez was there as the justices weighed issues in his case over his district allegedly failing to provide trained interpreters. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:03:24 GMT /teaching-learning/supreme-court-seems-in-favor-of-deaf-students-right-to-sue-school-district-under-the-ada/2023/01 /teaching-learning/a-deaf-student-says-his-school-district-failed-him-the-supreme-court-will-decide/2023/01 Miguel Luna Perez received inadequate assistance for 12 years, his suit says. The high court will decide if he can pursue money damages. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:52:05 GMT /teaching-learning/a-deaf-student-says-his-school-district-failed-him-the-supreme-court-will-decide/2023/01 /teaching-learning/the-supreme-court-will-decide-a-significant-special-education-case/2022/10 The justices will decide whether families must exhaust special education proceedings when they seek money damages under other federal laws. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 21:49:50 GMT /teaching-learning/the-supreme-court-will-decide-a-significant-special-education-case/2022/10 /leadership/school-leaders-with-disabilities-its-important-to-share-that-youre-not-alone/2022/08 Educators say their own experience gives them insight into the needs of students with disabilities and how to support them. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 23:56:47 GMT /leadership/school-leaders-with-disabilities-its-important-to-share-that-youre-not-alone/2022/08 /education/short-film-about-deaf-child-a-winner-and-other-oscar-education-moments/2018/03 "The Silent Child" wins for best live action short, beating a film about a school bookkeeper who talked down a school shooter in 2013. Mon, 05 Mar 2018 13:35:00 GMT /education/short-film-about-deaf-child-a-winner-and-other-oscar-education-moments/2018/03 /teaching-learning/fierce-debate-over-sign-language-use-by-some-deaf-students/2017/07 A new study suggests long-term use of sign language may hold back the speech and reading skills of children who use cochlear implants to create a sense of sound. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 00:56:25 GMT /teaching-learning/fierce-debate-over-sign-language-use-by-some-deaf-students/2017/07 /education/deaf-leopards-of-the-arkansas-school-for-the-deaf-meet-def-leppard/2016/05 The rock band took a picture with the Deaf Leopards from the Arkansas School for the Deaf, after a petition gathered hundreds of signatures. Thu, 12 May 2016 16:25:00 GMT /education/deaf-leopards-of-the-arkansas-school-for-the-deaf-meet-def-leppard/2016/05 /teaching-learning/avatars-sign-along-story-apps-may-support-literacy-for-deaf-students/2016/05 New research presented at Gallaudet University's first "knowledge festival" highlights new avenues to support literacy for students with hearing loss. Wed, 11 May 2016 19:03:23 GMT /teaching-learning/avatars-sign-along-story-apps-may-support-literacy-for-deaf-students/2016/05 /teaching-learning/bridging-language-gaps-for-deaf-children/2016/05 New research and applications may help young children with both normal hearing and deafness improve their literacy. Tue, 10 May 2016 16:30:08 GMT /teaching-learning/bridging-language-gaps-for-deaf-children/2016/05 /teaching-learning/studies-on-deafness-yield-broader-benefits/2016/02 New research offers clues on deaf children's language development and on other cognitive disorders, such as autism, in both hearing and nonhearing children. Wed, 24 Feb 2016 01:47:22 GMT /teaching-learning/studies-on-deafness-yield-broader-benefits/2016/02 /teaching-learning/arts-program-builds-bridges-in-inclusion-program-for-deaf-hard-of-hearing/2014/12 Four Seasons A+ Elementary School is a magnet that infuses theater, visual arts, music and dance in all curriculum areas. Wed, 03 Dec 2014 20:39:00 GMT /teaching-learning/arts-program-builds-bridges-in-inclusion-program-for-deaf-hard-of-hearing/2014/12 /teaching-learning/video-building-community-through-the-arts/2014/12 Tue, 02 Dec 2014 22:15:31 GMT /teaching-learning/video-building-community-through-the-arts/2014/12 /education/school-appeals-declined-on-services-for-deaf-hard-of-hearing-students/2014/03 The U.S. Supreme Court declined appeals from two California school districts of rulings that backed one-on-one classroom transcription services for two deaf or hard-of-hearing students. Mon, 03 Mar 2014 23:53:00 GMT /education/school-appeals-declined-on-services-for-deaf-hard-of-hearing-students/2014/03 /leadership/deaf-seattle-seahawks-player-reaches-out-to-hearing-impaired-9-year-old-girls/2014/01 Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman, the first legally deaf offensive player in the National Football League, is using his story to inspire others. Fri, 24 Jan 2014 23:01:17 GMT /leadership/deaf-seattle-seahawks-player-reaches-out-to-hearing-impaired-9-year-old-girls/2014/01 /education/court-revives-suits-on-classroom-transcription-for-deaf-students/2013/08 A federal appeals court has revived lawsuits on behalf of two deaf or hard-of-hearing students who claim they are entitled to one-on-one transcription services in the classroom. Tue, 06 Aug 2013 22:30:00 GMT /education/court-revives-suits-on-classroom-transcription-for-deaf-students/2013/08 /education/opinion-sheila-resseger-how-testing-impacts-a-school-for-the-deaf/2013/04 Guest post by Sheila Resseger.I recently participated in the inspiring and informative webinar "How to Organize a Grassroots Group" put on by the Network for Public Education and the Northeast Indiana Friends of Public Education. I am a retired teacher of the deaf, having retired from the Rhode Island School for the Deaf in the fall of 2011 profoundly dismayed by the unreasonable sanctions placed on the school by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), headed by Deborah Gist (Broad Superintendents Academy 2008). Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:03:54 GMT /education/opinion-sheila-resseger-how-testing-impacts-a-school-for-the-deaf/2013/04 /teaching-learning/google-ruling-on-digitizing-books-a-boon-for-blind-readers/2012/10 In the ruling, Judge Harold Baer specifically cited the benefits that digital content has for people with print disabilities. Meanwhile, Netflix agreed to provide closed captioning on 100 percent of its streaming content within two years. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:10:32 GMT /teaching-learning/google-ruling-on-digitizing-books-a-boon-for-blind-readers/2012/10 /teaching-learning/new-special-ed-research-will-tackle-deaf-students-literacy-skills/2012/07 A new round of about $60 million in grants from the National Center for Special Education Research awards researchers working to improve the school experiences of students with autism, ADHD, and who are deaf, among other disabilities. Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:18:13 GMT /teaching-learning/new-special-ed-research-will-tackle-deaf-students-literacy-skills/2012/07 /teaching-learning/technology-has-changed-the-teaching-of-deaf-students/2011/09 Wider use of cochlear implants has reshaped the teaching of students who are deaf and hard of hearing, but the training of teachers hasn't necessarily evolved along with the technology. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:10:51 GMT /teaching-learning/technology-has-changed-the-teaching-of-deaf-students/2011/09 /teaching-learning/grants-for-a-mouse-morphemes-and-mobile-dictionaries/2011/08 A computer mouse for the foot? A system that keeps a wheelchair user from getting into an accident? A mobile signing math dictionaries with mouth morphemes? These futuristic-sounding creations are now closer to reality. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/grants-for-a-mouse-morphemes-and-mobile-dictionaries/2011/08 /teaching-learning/early-intervention-and-longterm-support-key-for-deaf-students/2011/06 The challenges of teaching children who are deaf or hard of hearing starts signed or spoken language start early and continue for years. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:15:38 GMT /teaching-learning/early-intervention-and-longterm-support-key-for-deaf-students/2011/06 /teaching-learning/utah-students-stay-home-oregon-dog-goes-to-school/2011/04 69传媒 at Utah's 69传媒 for the Deaf and Blind will have three fewer days of school this year because of budget problems. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:27:00 GMT /teaching-learning/utah-students-stay-home-oregon-dog-goes-to-school/2011/04 /teaching-learning/performance-lags-for-students-with-hearing-impairments/2011/03 A study finds that "higher percentages of youth with hearing impairments scored below the mean in reading, math, science and social studies, compared to students in the general population. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:41:13 GMT /teaching-learning/performance-lags-for-students-with-hearing-impairments/2011/03 /teaching-learning/special-education-programs-private-placements-under-assault/2011/02 Several states, including New York and Texas, are considering proposals to cut specific special education programs or to trim spending across the board. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/special-education-programs-private-placements-under-assault/2011/02 /education/s-d-lawmakers-uphold-veto-of-bill-on-deaf-education/2010/04 South Dakota lawmakers last week upheld Gov. Michael Rounds' veto of a bill that would have required the state to set up programs for children who are deaf or have impaired hearing. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:15:49 GMT /education/s-d-lawmakers-uphold-veto-of-bill-on-deaf-education/2010/04 /teaching-learning/advocacy-group-posts-podcast-on-hearing-screening/2009/11 A child with mild hearing loss can miss as much as half of what goes on in a classroom, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association says. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:50:46 GMT /teaching-learning/advocacy-group-posts-podcast-on-hearing-screening/2009/11 /teaching-learning/institute-launches-web-clearinghouse-for-parents-of-deaf-children/2009/06 About 90 percent of deaf children are born to parents who can hear, so the need is strong for good information, the center says. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:20:54 GMT /teaching-learning/institute-launches-web-clearinghouse-for-parents-of-deaf-children/2009/06 /teaching-learning/georgia-state-supe-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader/2008/09 And now, the Georgia Academy for the Blind, located in Macon, the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf in Clarkston, and the Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Spring get to benefit from Kathy Cox's smarts. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:35:25 GMT /teaching-learning/georgia-state-supe-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader/2008/09