About 13 percent of the nation’s public school students—close to 7 million children and youth ages 3 to 21—receive special education services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

New research suggests that a child’s likelihood of being referred for special education services is greatly influenced by the race of their teacher. Black teachers are less likely to identify children ...

The COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacted K-12 education and its effects have been well documented. However, there has been less focus on how the pandemic affected the special education system and, ...

The Basic Program Sequence is a great opportunity to grow your understanding of students with disabilities without completing student teaching requirements or earning a license. This option is a great ...

Editor’s Note: Associate Editor Christina Samuels covers special education. This analysis is part of a special report exploring pressing trends in education. Read the full report: 10 Big Ideas in ...