The Department of Education (the Department) recently released three sets of guidance related to educating students with disabilities, including one set explicitly pertaining to charter schools.
This post discusses a report detailing special education practices in 10 California charter schools and how inclusion of students with disabilities in classrooms is the best practice to benefit kids.
The United States Supreme Court (the Supreme Court) will soon hear the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District (Endrew F.) case that may result in a new or updated definition of a “free appropriate public education,” the central pillar of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The Center for Learner Equity has launched its Centers of Excellence Initiative to proactively work with four charter schools.
The nation’s high school graduation rate is one important data point that we use in the U.S. to help determine the overall success of students attending our schools.
Last week the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools published a new, substantially revised version of its Model Charter Schools Law (“A Model Law for Supporting High-Quality Charter Public Schools: Second Edition”). As a co-author of both versions, I can offer a few observations.
The California Department of Education (CDE) just announced that it has selected Kristin Wright to be the state’s new Special Education Division Director, effective September 1.
Today, The Center for Learner Equity submitted formal comments to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) related to the Every Student Succeeds Act accountability and state Title I planning provisions.
I agree with Valerie Strauss’ opening comment in Why Charter Schools Get Public Education Advocates So Angry; there is too little meaningful oversight of public charter schools.
Real Clear Education published an article written by The Center for Learner Equity Executive Director, Lauren Morando Rhim examining the impact of disproportionate discipline on students with disabilities and students of color.