special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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But two-thirds of special education students spend more than 80% of their school day in a general education classroom, with general education teachers like me.
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Alicia Simba, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
When the West Elementary special education staff comes in and shares their social-emotional learning, or the middle school comes in and talks about their exploration curriculum.
—Kendall Larson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Allegations against him included inappropriate physical contact with a student, an unwillingness to adhere to special education laws and subjective grading practices.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
The process to prove a disability is tedious and things like school special education records aren't counted.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Alicia Simba, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
When the West Elementary special education staff comes in and shares their social-emotional learning, or the middle school comes in and talks about their exploration curriculum.
—Kendall Larson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Allegations against him included inappropriate physical contact with a student, an unwillingness to adhere to special education laws and subjective grading practices.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025
The process to prove a disability is tedious and things like school special education records aren't counted.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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