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Lost in translation: Parents of special ed students who don’t speak English often left in the dark

The Hechinger Report

Jinju Park, senior education ombuds, Washington State School districts blame a lack of resources. The special education system can be “incredibly difficult for everybody,” said Ramona Hattendorf, director of advocacy for the Arc of King County , which promotes disability rights. There’s also an issue of context.

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A Teacher’s Guide to Toxic Stress in the Classroom

Waterford

However, even in serious cases, providing school resources and help where possible can significantly improve outcomes for your students.[3] 3] As their teacher, you can provide your students with a safe, mentoring relationship and connect them with resources to alleviate stress.[4]. Pediatrics, January 2012, 129(1), pp.

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AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

eSchool News

3 Advocacy groups, backed by dyslexia authorities at universities, have pushed for dyslexia legislation across the country with these outcomes: 4 40 states now mandate dyslexia screening, and more than 30 list approved screeners that schools must use. National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). link] Fuchs, D.,

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OPINION: Ending the stigma for college students with learning disabilities

The Hechinger Report

Earlier this year, our organizations, along with the American Association of University Administrators , partnered to release new resources focused on actions that college leaders and faculty can take to empower students with disabilities. But there is more to accomplish, and we are committed to helping campuses achieve positive change.

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Sent home early: Lost learning in special education

The Hechinger Report

One Oregon advocacy organization reported receiving calls from nearly 280 parents about shortened school days from September 2016 to December 2018. One advocacy organization reported receiving calls from nearly 280 parents about this issue from September 2016 to December 2018, according to the complaint. Credit: Catherine Pearson.

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How The English Language Learning System Is Failing in America

TeachThought - Learn better.

Unfortunately, our public schools lack the necessary resources to help them adjust, including qualified ESL teachers, academic resource teachers, translation services, mental health providers, and even sufficient capacity in our school buildings for this rapidly growing population. Here’s what I learned. My Seven Years with ELL.

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"Libraries as Community Anchors" - a Library 2.0 Mini-Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

With a focus on under-resourced, tribal, and rural communities in critical need, her current projects involve propagating broadband connections to new community spaces via emerging wireless networking technologies for everyday usage and crisis recovery. She attended the local elementary and high school and now serves as a school board member.