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- 1Special education complaints in Maryland up 200% since 2022▼Why have special education complaints in Maryland increased 200% since 2022?
Complaints related to special education in Maryland have risen sharply, increasing 200% since 2022. The Baltimore Banner examines why families are filing more grievances over special education services, pointing to growing strains in how schools meet students' legally mandated support needs. The surge raises questions about staffing, service delays and whether school districts are complying with individualized education plans.
- 2South Florida program trains student chefs with special needs▼Recipe for success: South Florida program empowers student chefs with special needs
A culinary program in South Florida is teaching students with special needs professional cooking skills, aiming to build their confidence and open doors to jobs in the food industry. Local news coverage highlights how participants learn kitchen techniques while gaining independence, and the initiative is drawing attention as a model for inclusive vocational education.
- 3Texas education savings accounts boost special needs funding, but options remain scarce▼Texas education savings accounts boost special needs kids’ funding, but schools can be hard to find
Texas education savings accounts provide increased funding for students with special needs, but families often struggle to find schools equipped to serve them. The program's supplemental support helps cover specialized services, yet a shortage of willing or adequately staffed schools limits real choice. The report highlights a gap between financial assistance on paper and practical access to appropriate education for children with disabilities.
- 4South Florida culinary institute trains students with special needs▼South Florida culinary institute for those with special needs serving up recipe for success
A culinary institute in South Florida dedicated to training people with special needs is being highlighted for helping its students build careers in food service. The program is described as serving up a 'recipe for success,' preparing participants with practical kitchen skills and job opportunities in the hospitality industry.
- 5Three Callaway County educators honoured for special education projects▼Three Callaway County educators awarded for special education projects
Three educators in Callaway County, Missouri, have received awards recognizing their special education projects. The honors highlight classroom-level initiatives supporting students with special needs in the county's schools. The recognition is drawing local attention as communities celebrate teachers' contributions to inclusive education.
- 6Nonverbal kindergartner escapes Portland school into traffic▼'A horror movie': Questions mount after nonverbal kindergartner escaped from Portland school, entered traffic
A nonverbal kindergarten student left a Portland school unnoticed and walked into traffic, prompting the child's family to describe the incident as being like 'a horror movie.' The school district is facing growing questions about supervision and how the child was able to exit the building unattended. Parents and community members are demanding answers and accountability, and the incident has renewed scrutiny of safety protocols for students with special needs in Portland public schools.
- 7Kerri Smith receives state special education award▼Kerri Smith honored with State Special Education Award
Kerri Smith has been honored with a State Special Education Award, according to the Mexico Ledger. The recognition highlights her work in special education, though further details about the ceremony, her role, and the awarding body were not provided. Local coverage draws attention to her contribution to supporting students with special needs.
- 8Parents protest displacement of special education students at Prescott Elementary▼Prescott Elementary parents upset over displacement of special education students
Parents at Prescott Elementary are voicing anger after special education students were displaced, according to local reporting. Families say the move disrupts support services and routines that vulnerable students rely on, and they are demanding answers from school officials about where the children will be taught and how their needs will be met. No details have been released on the cause of the displacement or a timeline for resolution.
- 9Madison Phillips Named Davidson County Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence▼Madison Phillips ’23, ’24MED Named Davidson County Schools’ Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence
Madison Phillips, a 2023 graduate and 2024 Master of Education recipient of NC State University, has been named Davidson County Schools' Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence. The honor recognizes her work supporting students with special needs in the North Carolina district, and the university highlighted the award among its education alumni achievements.
- 10University of Maryland SGA special election takes place this week●The SGA special election is this week. Here’s what to know about voting.
The Student Government Association at the University of Maryland is holding a special election this week. The Diamondback, the campus student newspaper, is informing students about the vote, outlining what they need to know about how and when to cast their ballots. Details on candidates, races and polling procedures are being shared as students prepare to choose new student government representatives.
- 11Systemic failures exposed in Georgia special education classrooms▼Uncovering systemic failures in Ga. special education classrooms
A report from Augusta, Georgia-based news outlet WRDW examines systemic failures in special education classrooms across Georgia. The investigation highlights shortcomings in how the state's schools serve students with disabilities, raising questions about oversight, staffing, and compliance with education requirements. The findings are prompting discussion among parents, educators, and officials about the need for reform in Georgia's special education system.