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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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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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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.
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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.
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Supporting Students Who Are Often Absent
This educator highlights seven practices she uses to engage students who miss class due to poor health, familial responsibilities or emotional or mental health issues.
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Kevin Connolly Will See You Now
Journalist Christopher Solomon writes of his interview with Kevin Connolly, a writer, photographer and medal-winning skiier, who was born without legs.
December 31, 2015
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Autism and the Midas of Metaphor
This writing teacher challenges the mistaken view that people on the autism spectrum lack emotion and empathy.
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A Painter Named Kennedy
Meet Kennedy, of Mombasa, Kenya. His wheelchair doesn’t stop him from making the world a more beautiful place.
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Learning From the Inside
Educators working in locked facilities have a lot to offer—to their students and to their public-school colleagues.