In the UK, school application delays for children with special educational needs pose significant challenges, risking their right to education.
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Money and Privilege: The Hidden Inequalities in School Fundraisers
When school fundraisers tie donation amounts to student privileges, are we fostering economic discrimination in education? This article explores the impact of such practices on social division within schools and advocates for more inclusive community support models.
Overlooked Talents: When Gifted Programs Miss the Potential of ADHD Students
Current gifted evaluation systems, relying heavily on standardized testing, often exclude high-potential students with ADHD. This article examines the flaws in these systems and advocates for a more inclusive approach to identifying gifted learners.
Breaking the Genius Myth: Redefining Label Culture in K12 Education
This article critiques the widespread use of the “genius” label in K12 education systems, highlighting its negative impacts on both labeled and non-labeled students. It explores the pressures caused by such labels and suggests pathways toward a more inclusive, growth-oriented educational environment.
Forgotten Educational Rights: The Struggle of Special Needs Students in School Transfers
This article examines the challenges faced by special needs students in the UK education system, particularly regarding delayed school transfers. Using a case of a 15-year-old girl waiting 22 weeks for placement, it highlights systemic failures and calls for urgent reform.
The Silent Challenges of Special Education: A Teacher Assistant’s Journey with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This article explores the unique challenges and preparation involved in working with children on the autism spectrum in special education. It provides actionable guidance for teacher assistants, highlighting the importance of professional knowledge, emotional resilience, and practical strategies in this meaningful field.
Breaking Barriers: When Learning Disabilities Meet Medical Dreams
This article explores the challenges faced by students with learning disabilities in pursuing medical dreams, highlighting systemic educational inequities and offering solutions for a more inclusive environment.
Rebuilding Hope: Designing Science and Social Studies Curricula for Gaza Schools
Rebuilding Gaza’s education system after conflict demands urgent attention. This article explores how to design inclusive science and social studies curricula that foster peace, understanding, and development.
Rebuilding Hope: Designing Adaptive Curricula for Gaza’s Schools
This article explores the challenges and strategies of developing science and social studies curricula for public schools in Gaza. It highlights education’s critical role in rebuilding society and peace and suggests an inclusive, trauma-informed, culturally relevant educational framework.
Gifted Programs, ADHD, and Standardized Testing: The Overlooked Genius
This article explores how current selection mechanisms in gifted programs, including standardized testing, may inadvertently discriminate against students with ADHD. It highlights the need for a more inclusive identification process.
