Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects an estimated 1 in 68 school-aged children. Children with this neurodevelopmental disorder learn differently than nondisabled students and can experience hardships throughout their lives if unassisted by parents, teachers, and special educators. As a teacher, you’ve likely encountered children with ASD and potentially students who’ve yet to be diagnosed. Spotting…
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Assistant principals and principals interested in advancing their careers face a reality familiar to their students: going back to school. Navigating the path to superintendency doesn’t have to pose an additional mental burden for educational leaders, however. Becoming a superintendent is a straightforward process, so long as candidates enroll in a certification program that takes…
There’s nothing as heartbreaking as watching one of your most dedicated students try and fail to grasp a school subject. A student struggling with reading, writing, or math can be overwhelmed by feelings of frustration and embarrassment. They may feel helpless or avoid participating in class. They may even act out to draw attention away…
From the outside looking in, the role of a superintendent might seem hazy. They’re often seen as district managers or figureheads. Step inside the world of education leadership, however, and you’ll find they’re so much more. Alongside teachers and fellow administrators, school superintendents are responsible for creating a safe, inclusive learning environment for students. Still,…
Teachers and administrators often refer to their profession as a calling. A passion for teaching and a desire to make a difference in the lives of students is often what draws people to education, but that alone isn’t always enough to succeed in this field. Individuals working in education must envision a clear professional path;…
Nothing compares to seeing a student’s eyes light up as they lose themselves in a good book and share in the journey of a hero or heroine. An adventurous hobbit, a boy who lived, or a girl who fell down a rabbit hole could be compelling them to read on, and as they turn the…
14% of all public-school students received special education services in 2019. And yet, the misguided notion that special education students represent a statistically insignificant population persists. This is one of many misconceptions about special education that, while not always harmful, can leave the public misinformed about this pivotal branch of education—and at worst, can result…
Autism rates have risen significantly in recent years. In 2006, approximately one in 110 children were diagnosed with autism. By 2021, that number had increased to one in 44. With this rise in diagnoses, many people wonder: What exactly is autism, and is it considered a developmental disability? In this article, we’ll explore the history…
When the internet was first developed, it was nothing like it is today. With limited speed and bandwidth, the early internet was used exclusively by a few government agencies and, later, universities. In the 1990s the internet became a premium consumer service not unlike cable television. Internet access and the required devices—at first computers, then…
The English language is nobody’s special property. It is the property of the imagination: it is the property of the language itself. — Derek Walcott The United States has no official language, but English is the de facto language spoken by millions of native speakers. For both citizens and noncitizen residents, many of whom speak…
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