special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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Cassandra Hulsey, the special education director at the Hutto Independent School District, told the Houston Chronicle that the district has received five evaluation requests from parents of children in private schools or homeschooled.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
The state budgeted for each school district to offer such support to about 6% of students — when in reality, about 12% of students in every district required special education as of 2023.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 May 2025
For example, special education is one area where all three districts in the area are struggling to fill positions.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Taylor also worked as a special education paraeducator for the Las Lomitas Elementary School district.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
The state budgeted for each school district to offer such support to about 6% of students — when in reality, about 12% of students in every district required special education as of 2023.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 May 2025
For example, special education is one area where all three districts in the area are struggling to fill positions.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Taylor also worked as a special education paraeducator for the Las Lomitas Elementary School district.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 13 May 2025
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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