/idea IDEA en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:05:48 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-to-get-ahead-of-a-trump-education-agenda/2024/08 An attorney at the Center for Law and Education proposes three K-12 ideas to recommit to the promise of public education. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:05:48 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-to-get-ahead-of-a-trump-education-agenda/2024/08 /policy-politics/project-2025-would-dramatically-cut-federal-funds-for-schools-then-what/2024/07 A key federal funding source for schools would disappear under the conservative policy agenda. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:59:30 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-would-dramatically-cut-federal-funds-for-schools-then-what/2024/07 /teaching-learning/many-students-can-get-special-ed-until-age-22-what-districts-should-do/2024/06 School districts' responsibilities under federal special education law aren't always clear-cut. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:55:27 GMT /teaching-learning/many-students-can-get-special-ed-until-age-22-what-districts-should-do/2024/06 /teaching-learning/whos-eligible-for-special-education-services-schools-struggle-to-keep-up/2024/06 Many states now require schools to offer special education services to students until they turn 22. Costs and logistics can be daunting. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:50:28 GMT /teaching-learning/whos-eligible-for-special-education-services-schools-struggle-to-keep-up/2024/06 /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-special-education-terms/2024/05 The number of students in special education has increased steadily in the last four decades. Here are some of the common terms used. Tue, 21 May 2024 15:13:32 GMT /teaching-learning/a-guide-to-special-education-terms/2024/05 /policy-politics/this-state-would-be-the-first-to-reject-federal-k-12-funds-but-its-far-from-a-given/2023/11 Tennessee lawmakers have established a task force to review federal education funding, risking money for low-income schools and special ed. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:11:08 GMT /policy-politics/this-state-would-be-the-first-to-reject-federal-k-12-funds-but-its-far-from-a-given/2023/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-schools-must-do-better-to-meet-idea-requirements/2023/09 More states must follow through on this law. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-schools-must-do-better-to-meet-idea-requirements/2023/09 /teaching-learning/do-more-to-ensure-schools-meet-obligations-to-students-with-disabilities-feds-tell-states/2023/07 States must have "robust" systems to ensure schools obey federal special education law, new guidance says. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:14:17 GMT /teaching-learning/do-more-to-ensure-schools-meet-obligations-to-students-with-disabilities-feds-tell-states/2023/07 /teaching-learning/what-is-an-iep-individualized-education-programs-explained/2023/07 What IEPs are, what their purpose is, and which students are eligible. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:29:22 GMT /teaching-learning/what-is-an-iep-individualized-education-programs-explained/2023/07 /leadership/a-medicaid-change-could-make-it-easier-for-schools-to-pay-for-special-ed-services/2023/05 A rule change from The U.S. Department of Education would eliminate a step that often complicates schools' efforts to bill Medicaid. Thu, 18 May 2023 21:55:56 GMT /leadership/a-medicaid-change-could-make-it-easier-for-schools-to-pay-for-special-ed-services/2023/05 /teaching-learning/how-does-special-education-work-test-your-knowledge/2023/05 What is IDEA? How much can the federal government contribute to special education funding? Take our quiz. Thu, 04 May 2023 19:30:07 GMT /teaching-learning/how-does-special-education-work-test-your-knowledge/2023/05 /leadership/special-education-is-getting-more-expensive-forcing-schools-to-make-cuts-elsewhere/2023/04 States and districts share the disproportionate cost burden of supporting a complex, growing, and vulnerable population. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:40:09 GMT /leadership/special-education-is-getting-more-expensive-forcing-schools-to-make-cuts-elsewhere/2023/04 /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 /policy-politics/biden-proposes-universal-pre-k-more-money-for-high-need-schools-and-special-ed-in-budget/2023/03 President Joe Biden released his fiscal 2024 budget, which calls for more money for preschool, Title I, and special education. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:46:31 GMT /policy-politics/biden-proposes-universal-pre-k-more-money-for-high-need-schools-and-special-ed-in-budget/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/states-are-desperate-for-special-ed-teachers-but-they-cant-cut-corners-to-get-them/2022/10 The Education Department warns states not to lower standards, even as districts frantically search for skilled special educators. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:32:41 GMT /teaching-learning/states-are-desperate-for-special-ed-teachers-but-they-cant-cut-corners-to-get-them/2022/10 /teaching-learning/special-education-during-the-pandemic-in-charts/2022/10 Key data points show the challenges students with disabilities have faced during remote learning and pandemic recovery. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:01:31 GMT /teaching-learning/special-education-during-the-pandemic-in-charts/2022/10 /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 /policy-politics/restraint-and-seclusion-and-disability-rights-ed-department-has-work-to-do-audit-finds/2022/07 The Government Accountability Office releases a checklist of how the U.S. Department of Education is performing on a list of priorities. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:46:14 GMT /policy-politics/restraint-and-seclusion-and-disability-rights-ed-department-has-work-to-do-audit-finds/2022/07 /policy-politics/7-ways-the-federal-government-shortchanges-k-12-schools/2022/07 Districts haven't gotten the help they need and expect on infrastructure, high-need students, special education, school meals, and more. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:02:05 GMT /policy-politics/7-ways-the-federal-government-shortchanges-k-12-schools/2022/07 /teaching-learning/federal-special-ed-funding-is-woefully-inequitable-new-studies-show/2022/06 Outdated funding formulas continue to widen gaps that shortchange students with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, researchers say. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 19:25:17 GMT /teaching-learning/federal-special-ed-funding-is-woefully-inequitable-new-studies-show/2022/06 /teaching-learning/la-agrees-to-do-more-after-failing-on-special-education-could-other-districts-be-next/2022/04 The district failed to meet the needs of students with disabilities during the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education found. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:21:22 GMT /teaching-learning/la-agrees-to-do-more-after-failing-on-special-education-could-other-districts-be-next/2022/04 /policy-politics/federal-judge-denies-parents-suit-to-block-floridas-ban-on-school-mask-mandates/2021/09 The parents argued that their children, due to health conditions, were at particular risk if any of their peers attend school without masks. Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:54:00 GMT /policy-politics/federal-judge-denies-parents-suit-to-block-floridas-ban-on-school-mask-mandates/2021/09 /teaching-learning/schools-must-identify-students-with-disabilities-despite-pandemic-hurdles-ed-dept-says/2021/08 Guidance stresses schools' responsibilities to those with disabilities, while noting that federal COVID aid can be used to address backlogs. Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:24:18 GMT /teaching-learning/schools-must-identify-students-with-disabilities-despite-pandemic-hurdles-ed-dept-says/2021/08 /leadership/spending-on-special-ed-in-some-districts-plunged-this-year-budget-cuts-could-be-next/2021/05 69传媒 faced unprecedented challenges delivering instruction and support to students with disabilities this year鈥攁nd the costs of providing those services evolved as well. Tue, 04 May 2021 20:44:15 GMT /leadership/spending-on-special-ed-in-some-districts-plunged-this-year-budget-cuts-could-be-next/2021/05 /teaching-learning/flints-special-education-students-win-support-compensation-in-landmark-settlement/2020/08 A small portion of a $600 million settlement will be used to improve services and supports for children impacted by the city's water crisis. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:30:12 GMT /teaching-learning/flints-special-education-students-win-support-compensation-in-landmark-settlement/2020/08 /leadership/schools-seek-cover-from-special-education-lawsuits-but-advocates-see-another-motive/2020/07 Special education advocates argue the push for liability protection is a veiled attempt to seek waivers from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the nation's primary special education law. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:40:05 GMT /leadership/schools-seek-cover-from-special-education-lawsuits-but-advocates-see-another-motive/2020/07 /teaching-learning/a-few-parents-have-sued-over-special-education-during-covid-19-will-more-follow/2020/07 Districts could face a rising tide of special education-related lawsuits and complaints when schools resume, experts say, if they still cannot offer the services that students with disabilities missed out on for months. Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:30:52 GMT /teaching-learning/a-few-parents-have-sued-over-special-education-during-covid-19-will-more-follow/2020/07 /leadership/special-ed-administrators-press-congress-for-idea-waivers-during-pandemic/2020/04 The requests put the nation's special education administrators in conflict with disability rights advocates who fear waivers will place millions of special education students at risk. Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:40:35 GMT /leadership/special-ed-administrators-press-congress-for-idea-waivers-during-pandemic/2020/04