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July 6, 2017

Kindergarten Genius: Rethinking “Least Restrictive Environment”

Find out how a student on the autism spectrum led his paraprofessional to rethink the meaning of one mandate in the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act.

Topic

Ability

March 23, 2017

Endrew Who?

Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision could transform the lives of millions of children with disabilities. So why aren’t we talking about it?

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Ability

October 11, 2016

Fueled by Doubt

Educators need to recognize the doubts that students carry, this former elementary teacher says. But in doing so, educators should emphasize to students that doubt can lead to learning and growth.

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Ability Immigration

August 22, 2016

Foreign Language Study Can Benefit Students With Autism

Parlez-vous français? This educator reflects on what students on the autism spectrum, including her own daughter, can gain from foreign language study.

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Ability

April 28, 2016

Students Jailed for “Disorderly Conduct”

A law fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center details a disturbing pattern: A student is arrested for minor misbehavior, the parents are kept in the dark, and the family finds itself navigating the criminal justice system.

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Ability

March 31, 2016

The Puzzling Problem of Symbols

Autism is often represented by disconnected puzzle pieces. This symbolism sends an unfortunate message about people with autism that does not promote social justice.

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Ability

February 22, 2016

Take It From Me: Auditory Processing Disorder in Class

This high school student with APD shares some classroom and teaching techniques that helped her succeed—and that can benefit all students.

Topic

Ability

February 18, 2016

Inviting Arts and Literacy Into the Classroom

This first-grade teacher invites Broadway stars to his classroom to build students’ literacy skills in a fun and exciting way.

Topic

Ability Bullying & Bias

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