special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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Within the budget proposal presentation, the BPS superintendent pointed to several financial factors placing stress on the schools, including escalating health insurance costs, transportation expenses, special education costs, and collective bargaining agreement increases.
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
In addition to healthcare, wages and support for special education teachers also remained issues, according to the union.
—Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Additionally, special education and bilingual programs at closing schools would be moved to other campuses, not shuttered, according to the three options.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Rob Kos, a special education teacher at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, was anonymously nominated for a LifeChanger of the Year award, citing his selflessness and dedication to helping struggling students.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
In addition to healthcare, wages and support for special education teachers also remained issues, according to the union.
—Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Additionally, special education and bilingual programs at closing schools would be moved to other campuses, not shuttered, according to the three options.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Rob Kos, a special education teacher at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, was anonymously nominated for a LifeChanger of the Year award, citing his selflessness and dedication to helping struggling students.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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