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

The law would be repealed if it is absorbed by a collective bargaining agreement that gives the special education teacher aides equal to or better than a $10,000 pay raise. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026

For Sacramento City Unified, which has been scrambling for months to close a more than $170 million deficit and avoid state receivership, special education costs have become a major driver of the district’s financial strain. — Chaewon Chung updated July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

The district has also cited underfunded special education as a strain on its budget, exacerbating existing funding problems for schools in the region. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

California lawmakers secured billions of dollars for public schools, community colleges, special education students and more in the 2026-2027 state budget. — Charlie Borla, Oc Register, 9 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