Many autistic students are denied a full education — here’s what we need for inclusive schools

Integrating autistic students fully and meaningfully in classrooms is important for their education, for broader classrooms ...
KMA Radio

NE students with disabilities reap rewards of inclusive classrooms

When Bethany Jolliffe started teaching kindergarten 15 years ago, she picked up on what seemed like a long-standing pattern: ...
The Oakland Press

Guest column: Rethinking summer: What inclusion looks like for teens and young adults with special needs

As the school year ends and summer break begins, many families breathe a sigh of relief. The pressures of academic schedules, early mornings, and packed calendars ease—offering a welcome pause. But ...
NJ.com

This state is rethinking how we teach kids with disabilities — and seeing promising results

This story about special education was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. When Bethany Jolliffe started ...
Government Technology

Here’s What Digital Inclusion Looks Like on the Ground

The world has changed over the past two decades, with everyday life moving online — from education, to jobs, to health care. That change, however, means that society runs a risk of leaving some people ...
Education Week

As Pre-K Expands, Here’s What Districts Need to Know

The push to expand pre-kindergarten programs is on. Last school year, public pre-K programs received their biggest-ever boost ...
Governing

Nebraska Keeps Special Ed Students in General Classrooms, With Promising Results

Proficiency levels have gone up among special ed students kept in class with their peers. (Jackie Mader/Hechinger Report) When Bethany Jolliffe started teaching kindergarten 15 years ago, she picked ...