34 Senators sent a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos this week outlining their disappointment and alarm regarding steps her administration has taken to diminish enforcement of civil rights for students around the country.
The Center for Learner Equity Charter School Special Education Finance Project provides state-specific information regarding funding streams and focused reports comparing the states. Stay tuned for a fall webinar exploring this data project in depth.
The 74 Million published an article written by The Center for Learner Equity Executive Director, Lauren Morando Rhim urging philanthropic donors to encourage schools to build special education into their DNA rather than treat it as an afterthought.
The Center for Learner Equity is excited to announce publication of the Model Policy Guide: Leveraging Policy to Increase Access and Quality Opportunities for Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools.
Education Next recently published an article by The Center for Learner Equity Executive Director, Lauren Morando Rhim emphasizing the importance of disseminating accurate information regarding the responsibilities of charter schools to serve students with disabilities.
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a unanimous 8-0 ruling in the landmark Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District case. The amicus brief we submitted in partnership with the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools can be found here.
The President released his “skinny budget” this morning and it proposes significant cuts to important programs across nearly every government agency.
Collaboration in special education between charter schools and traditional public school districts offers the potential to benefit students with disabilities.
“Implementation and enforcement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal responsibility.
Please join The Center for Learner Equity (The Center for Learner Equity) for a webinar taking a deeper look at the Department of Education’s recently released guidance on educating students with disabilities.