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A researcher said the evidence on special education inclusion is flawed. Readers weighed in

The Hechinger Report

The director of education at the Learning Disabilities Association of America weighed in, as did the commissioner of special education research at the U.S. We are always working towards supporting peoples understanding of inclusion as a human right and not as an intervention or variable in a research study. Department of Education.

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Autism Advocacy and Research Misses the Mark if Autistic People are Left Out

Digital Promise

Autistic self-advocacy organizations and autistic activists have long criticized autism awareness initiatives. Some 11 years ago, autistic activist, Ari Ne’eman, then president of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), successfully campaigned to shut down a stigmatising campaign posted on billboards and other sites in New York City.

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OPINION: College is worth it for most students, but its benefits are not equitable

The Hechinger Report

Our research at the Institute for Higher Education Policy shows that first-dollar free college programs deliver more postsecondary value than last-dollar programs. Researchers play a crucial role in identifying inequities and deepening our understanding of college value. Related: Whats a college degree worth?

Economics 114
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Dual enrollment has exploded. But it’s hard to tell if it’s helping more kids get a college degree

The Hechinger Report

Map reprinted from The Postsecondary Outcomes of High School Dual Enrollment Students A National and State-by-State Analysis (October 2024) Community College Research Center. asked Kristen Hengtgen, a policy analyst at EdTrust, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization that lobbies for racial and economic equity in education.

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3 Shifts to Make Learning Personal

A Principal's Reflections

In Learning Transformed Tom Murray and I examined research and evidence to conclude that kids want a learning experience that is personal while educators want alignment with the real expectations placed on schools across the world.

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An Example Of Rigor-Based Differentiation

TeachThought

After choosing an issue related to oceans, students research the topic more deeply. They find at least two sources, one of which is an editorial, website or promotional materials for an advocacy group, or some other type of opinion about the issue. Level Two: Students may work individually or in pairs.

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PROOF POINTS: New research review questions the evidence for special education inclusion

The Hechinger Report

A new research review finds inconsistent benefits for students with disabilities who learn alongside general education peers. But a recent international analysis of all the available research on special education inclusion found inconsistent results. Credit: Lillian Mongeau/The Hechinger Report. For the past 25 years, U.S.

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