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Pennsbury School District faces a staggering 43.45% rise in special-education costs, prompting urgent calls for increased funding from state and federal leaders.

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#PA #CitizenPortal #PennsylvaniaSchools #EducationFunding #BudgetChallenges #SpecialEducation

Rising out-of-district special education costs are putting immense pressure on the district budget, with tuition skyrocketing to over $300,000 for some placements!

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Hamilton City Schools board has made crucial decisions for fiscal year 2027, including a $154,000 special education placement and an impressive $20,000 in community donations!

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Bullying at school can be especially challenging for children with disabilities. This FND Tips for Families video shares practical steps for working with the school to support your child. #BullyingPrevention #SpecialEducation

"For the #specialeducation research community, September 30 represents an existential threat — one that required a federal lawsuit and judicial intervention just to get the Department of Education to acknowledge its own statutory obligations."

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Virginia parents are demanding action from the Board of Education to enforce special education compliance after years of alleged failures in providing essential services.

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#VA #CitizenPortal #AdvocacyAction #ComplianceEnforcement #VirginiaEducation #SpecialEducation

Wisconsin's K-12 funding system, rooted in 1993, is under fire as a new lawsuit threatens to shake up the future of district budgets amid rising costs and legislative uncertainty.

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#WI #CitizenPortal #BudgetUncertainty #SpecialEducation #K12Funding

The Seattle School Board just approved a contentious three-year contract with the teachers union that promises pay raises but raises serious concerns about protecting student policies.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #SeattleSchools #BudgetTransparency #SpecialEducation

Public school or private school? This month on the FND PEN Podcast, Luz and Aileen share their personal experiences and the factors they considered when choosing a school setting for their children. Listen: app.smore.com/n/hqw2z-pen. #SpecialEducation #ParentPodcast

Dr. Britton reveals alarming trends: Connecticut sees a 59% spike in special education identification and a staggering $757 million in annual outplacement costs that could reshape local budgets.

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#CT #CitizenPortal #AdvocacyGroups #BudgetPlanning #SpecialEducation

The district is facing a major crisis with disrupted IEP updates and incompatible routing software, leaving them scrambling for solutions and more bus drivers.

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#WA #CitizenPortal #EducationTechnology #SpecialEducation #TransportationIssues

What the numbers actually show:

Federal Judge Orders Education Department to Spend $180M in Special Ed Research Funds

#Accessibility #ADA #SpecialEducation #FederalPolicy

Inclusion for preschoolers with disabilities varies widely by state, while Head Start centers include children with disabilities alongside peers.

Our new report looks at why: https://ow.ly/Wm0j50ZQQx3

#DisabilityInclusion #HeadStart #EarlyLearning #SpecialEducation

For months, there have been concerns that the U.S. Department of Education could allow millions in #SpecialEducation research dollars to lapse. Now, a federal judge is stepping in. #disabilities

ICYMI Our lovely K-12 Curriculum Lead, Christina Mahar, wrote about 10 Ways Book Creator Empowers Special Education Students ❤️

Find it here: https://f.mtr.cool/zf9atd9lvp

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Johns Hopkins School of Education’s M.S. in Special Education is now fully online, with two pathways: Maryland certification and a new non-certification option for professionals nationwide.
Learn more: https://education.jhu.edu/masters-programs/ms-in-special-education/ #SpecialEducation

👥 Tier 3 intervention is NOT #specialeducation. Tier 3 only means intensive support. Not all who need intensive support have an #IEP. Not all with an IEP need intensive support. #LeadInclusion #UDL #InclusiveEd #EdLeaders #EduSky