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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.
Despite low snow this winter, Oregon Adaptive Sports is still getting students with disabilities onto the slopes at Mt. Bachelor. Over 300 volunteers make it possible for 125 youth to experience skiing and snowboarding each season.
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.
Tamil Nadu just rolled out the first curriculum specifically designed for children with disabilities, featuring larger fonts, more images, and interactive games. The new textbooks for grades 1-3 include sign language videos and QR codes that help parents track their child's progress at home.
After completing China's notoriously difficult Gaokao exam, a student knelt before his father, Chen Zhou, who climbed a sacred mountain using only his hands after losing both legs at age 13. The gesture captured hearts across China and reminded millions that children learn resilience by watching their parents overcome impossible odds.
Days before their traditional Thanksgiving football rivalry, Wall Township and Manasquan High Schools came together for something bigger than competition. Their Unified Sports programs brought students with and without disabilities onto the same field, proving inclusion creates community. #
Students with disabilities from across Oneida County gathered to celebrate their achievements in The Arc's School to Work programs. Two seniors shared how the program transformed their confidence and readiness for the future.
Nigeria has distributed $109 million to help 800,000 students afford college since May 2024. The program pays tuition directly to schools and gives students monthly living expenses so no one misses out on education due to poverty.
India's Delhi High Court just ruled that medical students can now transfer between colleges, overturning a blanket ban that prevented movement even in cases of disability or hardship. The landmark decision came after a visually impaired student's health worsened in his current location.
Nigeria's exam board is refunding registration fees to blind university candidates and providing audio study materials after students reported accessibility barriers. The move affects hundreds of visually impaired students preparing for their April entrance exams.
After a motorcycle accident left Vhan McGuire paralyzed, three engineering students built him a custom all-terrain wheelchair called "The Chariot." Now he's back hiking and camping in the outdoors he loves.
When college students overdose, their roommates often hesitate to call 911 for fear of disciplinary action. A new California law written by students themselves now guarantees treatment before punishment.
College students at UC Berkeley are putting their phones away at parties to fight digital overload. The student-led movement is helping young people reclaim their attention and build deeper friendships.
Commonwealth University-Mansfield students presented original research spanning forensic science to sustainable tourism at their 16th annual academic showcase. The event brought together oral presentations, visual art exhibits, and student-composed music performances.
A determined student wrote Ghana's national exams from his wheelchair, catching the attention of a local leader who promised to remove every barrier to his success. Over 3,000 students completed their exams peacefully in Bekwai.
Penn State Greater Allegheny celebrated over 200 students at their annual Evening of Excellence, recognizing academic achievement and campus leadership. The tradition, started by alumni in 1983, continues to spotlight students who excel both in and out of the classroom.
Southwestern University earned a spot in a prestigious national network dedicated to helping first-generation college students succeed. The Texas school joins 489 institutions working to transform support for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Three students with intellectual disabilities will become the first to graduate from St. Joseph's University's PACE program this spring, marking a milestone for inclusive higher education. Their journey proves that college experiences can truly be for everyone.
Sammy Samaila has never eaten solid food in his 21 years, yet he's excelling as a final-year sociology student at Gombe State University. His story of resilience challenges what we think we know about human adaptation.
Students in Bay College's TRIO support program swept campus awards this year, from valedictorian honors to national competitions. Many arrived at college uncertain about their abilities but left as confident leaders and scholars.
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