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West Virginia lawmakers say ‘school choice’ will help all kids. But the bills wouldn’t help some with disabilities

On February 26, the Mountain State Spotlight reported on opposition to a proposed online charter school bill, quoting Senior Fellow Paul O’Neill. 

  • February 26, 2021
  • The Center
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National charter school groups critical of WV’s online charter school bill

On February 22, the Charleston Gazette-Mail reported on opposition to a proposed online charter school bill, quoting Senior Policy Paul O’Neill. 

  • February 22, 2021
  • The Center
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Civil Rights Advocates to Cardona: Don’t ‘Sweep Learning Disparities Under the Rug’ by Granting Waivers for Assessments

On February 5, NJ Ed Report published a letter signed by civil rights and disability rights groups, including the Center, to Secretary of Education Michael Cardona urging him not to grant states waivers to bypass assessments in the 2020-2021 school year.

  • February 5, 2021
  • The Center
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How is COVID-19 changing school discipline?

On January 22, Ed Dive reported on how COVID-19 is changing school discipline, quoting the Center’s Senior Policy Director, Wendy Tucker.

  • January 22, 2021
  • The Center
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Disability Rights Groups Send Letter to Biden Transition Team Opposing Education Secretary Contender Eskelsen Garcia, Say Former NEA Chief Failed to Steer Union ‘Toward Equity and Access for Students With Disabilities’

On December 11, the 74 Million reported on a letter of concern signed by disability rights groups, including the Center, opposing the possible appointment of Lily Eskelsen Garcia to head the Department of Education. 

  • December 11, 2020
  • The Center
  • In the News
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National Disability Advocates: If Biden’s Transition Team Cares About Equity and Access, It Won’t Choose Eskelsen Garcia as Education Secretary

On December 11, the NJ Ed Report published a letter of concern signed by disability rights groups, including the Center, opposing the possible appointment of Lily Eskelsen Garcia to head the Department of Education.

  • December 11, 2020
  • The Center
  • In the News
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Former NEA Chief Eskelsen Garcia, Possible Education Secretary Pick, Under Scrutiny for Comments About Special-Needs Kids

On December 10, the 74 Million reported that a number of disability rights groups, including the Center, signed a letter of concern with the possible appointment of Lily Eskelsen Garcia to head the Department of Education. 

  • December 10, 2020
  • The Center
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Special education students face challenges with remote learning state and nationwide

In December 2020, Lauren Morando Rhim joined NBC Montana to discuss the challenges of educating students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  • December 6, 2020
  • The Center
  • In the News
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We Need a Cooperative Approach to Improve Education for Students With Disabilities

In November 2020, Education Post published an article by Local Policy Manager Jennifer Coco about the implications of the New Orleans special education lawsuit (P.B. vs. White) ten years on. 

  • November 25, 2020
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Legislative watch: Bill to curtail restraint and seclusion in schools

In November, Senior Director of Policy Wendy Tucker shared her thoughts with District Administration on the newly reintroduced Keeping All Students Safe Act, aimed at preventing and reducing the harsh disciplinary practices of restraint and seclusion.

  • November 20, 2020
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