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The UK government just announced £4 billion to help children with special educational needs thrive in mainstream schools. Parents will no longer have to battle the system to get their kids the support they deserve.
Ma Corazon Quinay created a new way to teach essential life skills to high school students with significant learning needs. Her program at Oceana High School connects classroom lessons to real-world tasks like shopping, cooking, and managing money.
India's Kerala state is constructing specialized autism centers in all 14 districts, each designed with barrier-free access, therapy rooms, and parent training facilities. The $460,000 per-center investment ensures children on the autism spectrum receive personalized care in safe, modern spaces.
A friendly AI robot named Buddy is now rolling through classrooms in Israel, helping teachers give students more one-on-one attention and keeping sick kids connected to school. The teaching assistant can answer questions, lead movement breaks, and even be programmed by students themselves.
Students with disabilities who switched to Michigan charter schools showed better attendance and test scores, challenging concerns about these schools serving special needs learners. The five-year study of 1.7 million students reveals a promising option for families seeking alternatives.
Facing severe staff shortages, special education teachers are turning to artificial intelligence tools to help serve over 7 million students with disabilities. The technology shows promise in reducing paperwork and supporting overwhelmed educators, though experts are carefully watching how it develops.
A Georgia special education teacher organized a fully funded overnight trip to Great Wolf Lodge for 31 students who rarely get typical school experiences. Transportation, meals, activities, and lodging were completely free for families.