by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | Emotional Disturbance, Mental Health
“David Robinson New York State Team USA TODAY NETWORK New York would increase involuntary commitments of people with severe mental and behavioral health issues under plans Gov. Kathy Hochul touted on Tuesday in her annual State of the State speech. This would...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 9, 2025 | English as a Second Language ESL, Special Education
‘Too slow, too uneven:’ Pandemic recovery particularly challenging for the growing number of students with disabilities and those learning English. New Report: Special Ed Students, English Learners Face Greatest...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 2, 2025 | Individual Educational Plan IEP, Section 504, Special Education
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans are common kinds of school supports for students with disabilities. Learn how these plans are alike and how they’re different....
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 28, 2025 | Special Education
“If you’re exploring special education for your child or a child you know, you may hear all kinds of things that give you pause. It can be hard to know what’s true and what’s not. Here’s the reality behind 10 common special education myths.”...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 26, 2025 | Charter Schools, Immigration, Private Schools, School Districts, School Safety
INTRODUCTION Donald Trump’s reckless rescission of the “sensitive locations” guidance has unleashed a wave of fear among immigrant families, stripping away critical protections that kept ICE out of schools, hospitals, and places of worship. Schools, long regarded as...