special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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Another example of a property-rich district is Anchorage, where far fewer students come from impoverished households, are learning to speak English as a second language or have other special education needs.
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Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Marlow has been teaching at Olathe Public Schools’ Central Elementary for several years, both as a music and special education teacher.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
In addition to running Cali Coast Shutters and Shades, the couple are active in community projects, from sponsoring a Surfrider Foundation beach cleanup to making dinner for youth at Orangewood Foundation to purchasing a back-to-school wishlist for a local special education teacher.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The change would be disruptive, but would have benefits, said Allie O’Rourke, a special education teacher at Kyrene de la Estrella who served on the committee.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Marlow has been teaching at Olathe Public Schools’ Central Elementary for several years, both as a music and special education teacher.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
In addition to running Cali Coast Shutters and Shades, the couple are active in community projects, from sponsoring a Surfrider Foundation beach cleanup to making dinner for youth at Orangewood Foundation to purchasing a back-to-school wishlist for a local special education teacher.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The change would be disruptive, but would have benefits, said Allie O’Rourke, a special education teacher at Kyrene de la Estrella who served on the committee.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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