special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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This year, the Denver teachers union is once again requesting pay raises, as well as smaller class sizes and sustainable caseloads for special education service providers, among other priorities.
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Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
There are 32 Community Education Councils across the five boroughs, as well as four citywide councils: On high schools, English Language Learners, special education, and District 75 for students with more serious disabilities.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Moreover, the district gets $16 million for special education services through Medicaid.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
The bill includes money for teacher pay raises, special education and other school funding initiatives.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
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Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 7 May 2025
There are 32 Community Education Councils across the five boroughs, as well as four citywide councils: On high schools, English Language Learners, special education, and District 75 for students with more serious disabilities.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Moreover, the district gets $16 million for special education services through Medicaid.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
The bill includes money for teacher pay raises, special education and other school funding initiatives.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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