Is the Education System Providing the Right Academic Tools to Special Children in the US?

Educating children with special needs has come a long way in the United States, but serious gaps remain. About 7.5 million students ages 3–21 receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This represents roughly 15% of all K-12 students nationwide. IDEA guarantees these children a “free appropriate public education” tailored […]