special education

noun

: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs

Examples of special education in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Historically, Black and brown students are more often wrongly identified as needing special education than their peers. — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 2 July 2026

Families and advocates have warned that moving special education to a health department marks a return to the medical model. — Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Additionally, the Department of Education's special education offices are being reorganized, sparking fears of shifting focus from education to medical models. — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Families and advocates have warned that moving special education to a health department marks a return to the medical model. — ABC News, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for special education

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Kids Definition

special education

noun

: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs