# special education (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover special education. Page: Feed: --- ## [United States Holocaust Memorial Museum hosting free online program for educators on Oct. 29](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/bulletin-board/2026/08/united-states-holocaust-memorial-museum-hosting-free-online-program-for-educators-on-oct-29/) _2026-08-21 · Staff · Kentucky Teacher_ You are invited to Investigating Artifacts: Uncovering Personal Stories from the Holocaust on Oct. 29. ## [Progress continues on assessment and accountability as KBE discusses early draft of new regulation](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/kyboard/2026/08/45360/) _2026-08-21 · Joe Ragusa · Kentucky Teacher_ Members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) made several suggestions regarding Kentucky’s new assessment and accountability systems during the KBE meeting Aug. 5-6. ## [New Covington Independent Superintendent Cortnei Flucas brings in renewed focus on shaping student experiences](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/features/2026/08/new-covington-independent-superintendent-cortnei-flucas-brings-in-renewed-focus-on-shaping-student-experiences/) _2026-08-21 · Fiona Morgan · Kentucky Teacher_ Covington Independent’s new superintendent, Cortnei Flucas, brings a variety of experience and a renewed focus on student outcomes to the district. ## [Solutions-based programs filling resource gaps in schools](https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-school-resources-promising-futures-fund/) _2026-08-21 · Elena Tittel · South Dakota News Watch_ South Dakota efforts that help disadvantaged students provide support for districts with high poverty rates. ## [Fact brief: Are there maternity care deserts in South Dakota?](https://www.sdnewswatch.org/fact-brief-south-dakota-maternity-care-deserts/) _2026-08-20 · Emily DeCock · South Dakota News Watch_ Regions with no obstetric clinicians or birthing facilities are most prominent in the Midwest and South. ## [Student-led Individual Learning Plan promotional project unveiled during KDE’s Superintendents Webcast](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2026/08/student-led-individual-learning-plan-promotional-project-unveiled-during-kdes-superintendents-webcast/) _2026-08-19 · Joe Ragusa · Kentucky Teacher_ An Individual Learning Plan is a comprehensive framework for advising students in grades 6-12 to engage in coursework and activities that best prepare them for college and career success. ## [CUPs: What they are, why Crooks residents sued Sioux Falls](https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-smithfield-crooks-sioux-falls-lawsuit/) _2026-08-19 · Molly Wetsch · South Dakota News Watch_ The lawsuit over a conditional use permit reflects a longstanding tension between residents, often of rural areas, and those who make decisions about how the land around them gets used. ## [(untitled)](https://encirclefamilies.org/16444-2/) _2026-08-18 · Maureen Mills · Encircle Families_ Leaving pediatric care can expose a new set of challenges for young adults with autism and I/DD. A new Arizona-based white paper examines the healthcare "care cliff," why families are often left filling the gaps and what could make adult healthcare work better. ## [Fact brief: Did a recent poll specifically ask South Dakotans whether they approve of Trump?](https://www.sdnewswatch.org/fact-brief-south-dakota-poll-trump-approval/) _2026-08-18 · Michael Klinski · South Dakota News Watch_ A check of recent reports on the president's popularity. ## [South Dakota voter guide](https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-voter-guide-primary-general-election/) _2026-08-18 · Molly Wetsch · South Dakota News Watch_ Everything to know about registering and voting in statewide elections, and who and what are on the ballot. ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v0oGf1uji8oH) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Arizona Audit Puts Parents as Paid Caregivers Program in the Spotlight](https://encirclefamilies.org/arizona-audit-puts-parents-as-paid-caregivers-program-in-the-spotlight/) _2026-08-17 · Maureen Mills · Encircle Families_ A new state audit raises concerns about AZ's implementation and oversight of the Parents as Paid Caregivers program. Here's what the findings mean for families who depend on parent-provided care. ## [Interim Joint Committee on Education hears about how Kentucky’s literacy and numeracy efforts accelerate academic recovery](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2026/08/interim-joint-committee-on-education-hears-about-how-kentuckys-literacy-and-numeracy-efforts-accelerate-academic-recovery/) _2026-08-17 · Fiona Morgan · Kentucky Teacher_ Leaders of the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) shared Kentucky’s growth in reading and math from results in the Education Scorecard and the National Assessment of Educational Progress to the Interim Joint Committee on Education during its meeting on Aug. 4. ## [The Empty Desk: How Chronic Absenteeism Is Reshaping America’s Classrooms](https://teachlearnresearch.substack.com/p/the-empty-desk-how-chronic-absenteeism) _2026-08-17 · TeachLearnResearch · TeachLearnResearch_ Exclusive Research Briefs ## [SD taxpayers spend millions on cyberattacks after federal grant rejected](https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-cyberattacks-government-spending/) _2026-08-17 · Bart Pfankuch · South Dakota News Watch_ Recent security hacks on local governments in South Dakota are latest of more than 1,000 in the state over past five years. ## [Middlesboro Independent Superintendent Bill Jones brings more focus on STEM to the district](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/features/2026/08/middlesboro-independent-superintendent-bill-jones-brings-more-focus-on-stem-to-the-district/) _2026-08-14 · Fiona Morgan · Kentucky Teacher_ No stranger to taking the lead, Jones has more than 50 years of combined military and educational leadership experience. He served with distinction in the United States Army from 1973 to 1993, ultimately attaining the rank of first sergeant. He then served more than three decades in public education. ## [No Kid Hungry announces Marion County’s Jennifer Wheeler as 2026 Summer Hunger Hero](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2026/08/no-kid-hungry-announces-marion-countys-jennifer-wheeler-as-2026-summer-hunger-hero/) _2026-08-14 · No Kid Hungry · Kentucky Teacher_ No Kid Hungry celebrates these Summer Hunger Heroes for their efforts to turn the tide on child hunger, to ensure families have reliable access to nutrition throughout the year, and to make summer a season where kids can simply focus on being kids. ## [Special education federal shift: commitment remains, but future is unclear](https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-special-education-federal-shift-civil-rights/) _2026-08-14 · Elena Tittel · South Dakota News Watch_ A recent federal shift in special education oversight raises uncertainty in future handling of civil cases involving discrimination based on disability. ## [What Happens When States End Subminimum Wage for Workers With Disabilities?](https://encirclefamilies.org/what-happens-when-states-end-subminimum-wage-for-workers-with-disabilities/) _2026-08-13 · Maureen Mills · Encircle Families_ For decades, federal law has allowed some employers to pay workers with disabilities less than the minimum wage. As more states move away from this practice, researchers are beginning to get a clearer picture of what happens to workers when subminimum wage employment ends. A recent Disability Scoop article examines new research on states that have eliminated subminimum wage employment and what… ## [Job Corps program in Black Hills open and fully funded](https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-job-corps-nemo-government-funding/) _2026-08-13 · Bart Pfankuch · South Dakota News Watch_ The job-training facility for low-income youths and young adults at Nemo was under threat of closure by the Trump administration for nearly a year. ## [Fact brief: Is it legal to wear only body paint as clothing at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally?](https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-fact-brief-body-paint-sturgis-rally/) _2026-08-13 · Emily DeCock · South Dakota News Watch_ The rally started Aug. 7 and runs through Aug. 16 in the Black Hills town. ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uMuHKbRLFETb) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Ahlers announces lt. gov. pick, finalizing November ballot for SD Democrats](https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-ahlers-mccleery-governor-democrats/) _2026-08-12 · Molly Wetsch · South Dakota News Watch_ Steven McCleerey is a farmer and former legislator from Sisseton seeking the Democratic office of lieutenant governor for Ahlers. ## ['A new canvas:' Freeman Academy enters transitional period](https://www.sdnewswatch.org/south-dakota-freeman-academy-transition-private-school/) _2026-08-12 · Elena Tittel · South Dakota News Watch_ After over 120 years of serving the Freeman community, the private school is closing its doors to students and entering a transitional period. ## [NEW Blog Series: Chronic Absenteeism in Kentucky](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2026/08/new-blog-series-chronic-absenteeism-in-kentucky/) _2026-08-11 · Staff · Kentucky Teacher_ Through research, data, and real-world examples, the series examines how attendance has changed since the pandemic, the factors driving chronic absenteeism and the statewide efforts, partnerships and policy changes helping schools reconnect students and improve attendance outcomes. ## [KAGC offers scholarship for Kentucky students who study communications](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/bulletin-board/2026/08/kagc-offers-scholarship-for-kentucky-students-who-study-communications/) _2026-08-11 · Staff · Kentucky Teacher_ The Kentucky Association of Government Communicators (KAGC) awards a $1,000 non-renewable scholarship annually to students who plan to or are currently studying communications. Possible career paths include journalism, public affairs, digital content creation and more. ## [The Poetry of Rock: The Assignment That Changed My Life](https://theeducatorsroom.substack.com/p/the-poetry-of-rock-the-assignment) _2026-08-10 · The Educator's Room · The Bulletin 411: A Take on Culture and Education_ One Article to Read Today highlights a single newly published- or relevant- The Educator's Room, worth your time. ## [Religious Freedom in America’s Schools: What Does It Really Mean? Understanding the Growing Religious Freedom Agenda in K–12 Education and Why Every Educator Should Be Paying Attention](https://teachlearnresearch.substack.com/p/religious-freedom-in-americas-schools) _2026-08-09 · TeachLearnResearch · TeachLearnResearch_ Exclusive Research Briefs ## [Elementary Constitution Day Mock Trial Opportunity](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/bulletin-board/2026/08/elementary-constitution-day-mock-trial-opportunity/) _2026-08-07 · Staff · Kentucky Teacher_ This event is provided by the Olathe Public School District and the Kansas Department of Education. ## [Kentucky high schools encouraged to sign up for Paint the Plow program](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/bulletin-board/2026/08/kentucky-high-schools-encouraged-to-sign-up-for-paint-the-plow-program/) _2026-08-07 · Staff · Kentucky Teacher_ Plan now to join the fun and help brighten your community this winter by painting a plow to start the 2026-2027 school year! The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) fourth annual Paint the Plow program is returning this fall. ## [New Leslie County Superintendent Daniel Day continues lifelong journey in the district](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/features/2026/08/new-leslie-county-superintendent-daniel-day-continues-lifelong-journey-in-the-district/) _2026-08-07 · Fiona Morgan · Kentucky Teacher_ Day was born and raised in Leslie County and attended the district’s schools from kindergarten through high school. ## [KDE reminds drivers of important change to bus traffic safety laws](https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/news/2026/08/kde-reminds-drivers-of-important-change-to-bus-traffic-safety-laws/) _2026-08-07 · Jennifer Ginn · Kentucky Teacher_ As the Commonwealth’s districts and schools prepare for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is reminding drivers of a recent change in state law regarding when drivers must stop for school buses picking up students. ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/acOcbYZaOCZB) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [When Parents and Children Share a Diagnosis: Finding Strength Through Understanding](https://encirclefamilies.org/when-parents-and-children-share-a-diagnosis-finding-strength-through-understanding/) _2026-08-05 · Maureen Mills · Encircle Families_ Receiving a diagnosis such as ADHD or a learning disability can answer many questions for a family. Sometimes, it also leads to an unexpected realization: a parent may recognize many of the same characteristics in themselves. Research has shown that ADHD has a strong genetic component, which means it often runs in families. As awareness has grown, many adults are being diagnosed later in life… ## [Congress Takes New Step in Debate Over Special Education Oversight](https://encirclefamilies.org/congress-takes-new-step-in-debate-over-special-education-oversight/) _2026-08-05 · Maureen Mills · Encircle Families_ Over the past several months, many families have followed news about changes to the U.S. Department of Education, including the transfer of some special education responsibilities to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Now, Congress has taken a new step in that ongoing conversation. In late July, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee considered two… ## [I Read at a First-Grade Level. I Teach Writing+ Brenda Ortiz-McBath](https://theeducatorsroom.substack.com/p/i-read-at-a-first-grade-level-i-teach) _2026-08-04 · The Educator's Room · The Bulletin 411: A Take on Culture and Education_ I Read at a First-Grade Level. ## [When Teaching Is Not Treated Like a “Professional Degree”: What the U.S. Department of Education’s Decision Means for Teachers](https://teachlearnresearch.substack.com/p/when-teaching-is-not-treated-like) _2026-08-03 · TeachLearnResearch · TeachLearnResearch_ Exclusive Research Briefs ## [VOTE NO: Protect Public Education Funding](https://erin723.substack.com/p/vote-no-protect-public-education) _2026-07-31 · Erin · Six Degrees of Activism - Kansas Edition_ You may not know it, but the Supreme Court amendment on your August ballot has big implications for the public schools 90% of Kansas kids attend. ## [Teachers Can Endure Hard Work. They Can’t Endure Meaningless Work+ How a School Coach Changed the Culture of Their School](https://theeducatorsroom.substack.com/p/teachers-can-endure-hard-work-they) _2026-07-29 · The Educator's Room · The Bulletin 411: A Take on Culture and Education_ Throughout history, teachers have endured extraordinary hardship for the sake of their students. ## [You Can Use A.I. for Free…Until You Need It & Education Department Rolls Back Disparate Impact Rules](https://theeducatorsroom.substack.com/p/you-can-use-ai-for-freeuntil-you) _2026-07-27 · The Educator's Room · The Bulletin 411: A Take on Culture and Education_ Artificial intelligence is commonly touted as a way to increase accessibility into various fields: art, reading, coding, math – if we are to trust Sam Altman, the list of LLM applications is seemingly endless. ## [National Disability Independence Day: Celebrating Progress, Opportunity and Inclusion](https://encirclefamilies.org/national-disability-independence-day-celebrating-progress-opportunity-and-inclusion/) _2026-07-27 · Maureen Mills · Encircle Families_ Every year on July 26, National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. This landmark civil rights law helped open doors by prohibiting discrimination based on disability and expanding opportunities for people with disabilities to participate more fully in their schools, workplaces and communities. More than three decades later,… ## [Understanding Project 2025](https://teachlearnresearch.substack.com/p/understanding-project-2025-cad) _2026-07-27 · TeachLearnResearch · TeachLearnResearch_ Series Part 5 ## [Voter Guides for Johnson, Wyandotte, and Leavenworth counties](https://erin723.substack.com/p/voter-guides-for-johnson-wyandotte) _2026-07-21 · Erin · Six Degrees of Activism - Kansas Edition_ Looking for a little help with the races on your August primary ballot? Check out our Voter Guides with Recommended Candidates ## [Federal Disability Enforcement Continues to Shift: What Families Should Know](https://encirclefamilies.org/federal-disability-enforcement-continues-to-shift/) _2026-07-20 · Maureen Mills · Encircle Families_ Recent federal actions have prompted questions about how disability laws may be interpreted and enforced. Here’s what families need to know. Over the past several weeks, the U.S. Department of Justice has taken a series of actions that have drawn attention from disability organizations across the country. While these actions do not change the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of… ## [Understanding Project 2025](https://teachlearnresearch.substack.com/p/understanding-project-2025-47c) _2026-07-20 · TeachLearnResearch · TeachLearnResearch_ Series Part 4 ## [2026 Primary Voter Guides with Recommended Candidates](https://erin723.substack.com/p/2026-primary-voter-guides-with-recommended) _2026-07-20 · Erin · Six Degrees of Activism - Kansas Edition_ Counties included: Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Riley, Sedgwick, Seward, Shawnee, Wyandotte, and a Statewide Guide for voters in counties not listed. ## [Johnson County 2026 August Primary Election](https://erin723.substack.com/p/johnson-county-2026-august-primary) _2026-07-20 · Erin · Six Degrees of Activism - Kansas Edition_ Reference and Resource Materials for the Voter Guide with Recommended Candidates ## [The Kansas Governor Democratic Primary: Three Good Candidates, One Tough Choice](https://erin723.substack.com/p/the-kansas-governor-democratic-primary) _2026-07-18 · Erin · Six Degrees of Activism - Kansas Edition_ Corson, Holscher, and Skoog are all strong candidates, but who can win in November? ## [The Outsourcing of Special Education Services Part 5 of 5](https://teachlearnresearch.substack.com/p/the-outsourcing-of-special-education-f07) _2026-07-17 · TeachLearnResearch · TeachLearnResearch_ This Substack is reader-supported. ## [Afternoon: Student Curiosity + Reimaging Math Education Through STEM](https://theeducatorsroom.substack.com/p/afternoon-student-curiosity-reimaging) _2026-07-15 · The Educator's Room · The Bulletin 411: A Take on Culture and Education_ One Fascinating Fact a Day: How curiosity changed the way my students learned about the human body ## [The Outsourcing of Special Education Services Part 4 of 5](https://teachlearnresearch.substack.com/p/the-outsourcing-of-special-education-e6c) _2026-07-15 · TeachLearnResearch · TeachLearnResearch_ This Substack is reader-supported. ## [Evening Jolt: Utah Family Sues Google Over Addiction & Professional Development Over AI](https://theeducatorsroom.substack.com/p/evening-jolt-utah-family-sues-google) _2026-07-15 · The Educator's Room · The Bulletin 411: A Take on Culture and Education_ Utah Family Sues Google, Alleging school-issued Chromebook fueled son's pornography addiction ## [ACTION ALERT: Sign the Petition to Keep IDEA Oversight at the U.S. Department of Education](https://encirclefamilies.org/action-alert-sign-the-petition-to-keep-idea-oversight-at-the-u-s-department-of-education/) _2026-07-14 · Maureen Mills · Encircle Families_ A national coalition of disability organizations has launched a petition asking the Administration and members of Congress to keep the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within the U.S. Department of Education. OSERS administers programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which helps ensure students with disabilities receive the services and…