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Christina A. Samuels
is a staff writer for Education Week. Her beats include special education, gifted education, health and nutrition (including school meals, sexuality, substance abuse, and mental health), federal G.A., and the states of Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. ss
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Educator's Life Story to Air
December 1, 2008  The life of Cobb County, Ga., educator Brad Cohen will be the subject of a “Hallmark Hall of Fame” movie scheduled to air on CBS.

Advocates for Disabled Students Cheer Graduation Rule
December 1, 2008  Disability-group advocates were concerned that a loose standard could mean fewer opportunities for students with disabilities to earn a regular diploma.

Materials Help Dyslexic and Blind
December 1, 2008  An education industry has grown up around providing teaching materials for students with dyslexia.

Ed. Dept. Not Backing Down on Disabilities-Data Mandate
November 14, 2008

Preschool Vaccines Upset N.J. Parents
November 17, 2008

Special Education
November 18, 2008

Special Education
November 10, 2008

For Students, Obama's Victory Offers Lesson in Civics
November 5, 2008

District Leaders Exchange Ideas On Ways to Trim Energy Costs
November 4, 2008

N.Y.C. Entrance Exam Questioned
October 28, 2008

Letter Clarifies Report Rules for Disabilities
October 24, 2008

Childhood Obesity
October 20, 2008

Researchers Piloting 'Accessible' Guidelines
October 20, 2008

'Gifted' Label Said to Miss Dynamic Nature of Talent
October 14, 2008

Childhood Health
October 13, 2008

Project Aims to Bridge Neuroscience and Schools
October 7, 2008

Award Recognizes W.Va.’s Web Portal
September 30, 2008

ADHD and The Brain
September 30, 2008

Reading Disabilities
September 30, 2008

Food Company to Aid Push for Expanding School Meals Efforts
September 30, 2008

Changes to Disabilities Act Seen as Offering Students Protections
September 19, 2008

In Advocacy Realm, Specific Disabilities Gain in Prominence
September 15, 2008

Responsive Teaching
September 10, 2008

Spec. Ed. Is Funding Early Help
September 8, 2008

Film Now Aimed at Iraqi Audience
September 8, 2008

Behavior Disorders in Teens Are Focus of New R&D Effort
September 2, 2008

Cleveland Schools Faulted on Climate
August 25, 2008

Hewlett Gets New Education Director
August 25, 2008

Corporal Punishment
August 25, 2008

Ed. Dept. Awards Grants to Improve Spec. Ed. Training
August 4, 2008

Schott Foundation to Step Up Advocacy for Black Males
August 5, 2008

State-Chief Turnovers Squeezing Talent Pool
August 8, 2008

Teacher Training Focus of Grants
August 12, 2008

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Braille Makes a Comeback
July 15, 2008

Proposed Federal Transit Rules Upset Districts
July 15, 2008

States Found Moving to Head Off Due-Process Hearings
June 13, 2008

Pennsylvania Seeks Broader Approach in Deciding Who Qualifies as ‘Gifted’
June 17, 2008

Chicago District Focusing On Pathways to College
June 10, 2008

‘Systems of Care’ Found to Benefit Troubled Youths
June 3, 2008

ACT Test-Prep Backfiring in Chicago, Study Warns
June 4, 2008

ACT Test-Prep Backfiring in Chicago, Study Finds
May 27, 2008

D.C. Schools Trying New Approach to Spec. Ed. Cases
Updated: May 20, 2008

States Starting Slowly on NCLB Proficiency Goals to Face Crunch, Report Says
Updated: May 20, 2008

Federal Officials Warn of Increase in Measles Cases
May 13, 2008

Principals’ Group Seeks Influence On Incentive Pay
May 9, 2008

As Food Prices Rise, Setting Menus Is Cause of Heartburn for Schools
May 2, 2008

Vouchers a Spur to Public Schools?
May 6, 2008

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Principals at the Center
April 29, 2008

Gifted Advocates Say Rules Protect Federal Money
April 29, 2008

Principals’ Group Updates Standards for Leadership
April 4, 2008

Tracking Teens With GPS
April 8, 2008

Analysis Criticizes Ohio Vouchers Targeting Students With Autism
Updated: April 1, 2008

Fla. School District Sued Over Low Graduation Rates
March 21, 2008

West Virginia Teachers’ Pension Plan Revised—Yet Again
March 25, 2008

Study Finds ‘Section 504’ Rules Source of Confusion for Schools
March 18, 2008

Nutrition Directors Fault USDA’s Notice on Recall of Meat
March 11, 2008

Students Frequently Name Blacks, Women as ‘Famous Americans’
February 29, 2008

House Panel Probes School Lunch Safety
March 5, 2008

Meat Recall Raises Food-Safety Questions
Updated: March 6, 2008

Advocates Worry Gifted Funding Veering Off Course
February 14, 2008

Wyoming
February 19, 2008

Managers Help Principals Balance Time
February 11, 2008

Council Promotes ‘Response’ Idea
February 4, 2008

Wisconsin
January 29, 2008

Some States Shift IEP Burden of Proof to School Districts
January 28, 2008

Report: NCLB May Be Aiding Students With Disabilities
Updated: February 6, 2008

'Response to Intervention' Sparks Interest, Questions
January 18, 2008

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Embracing ‘Response to Intervention’
January 18, 2008

West Virginia
January 22, 2008

Colorado
January 22, 2008

Arizona
January 22, 2008

Virginia
January 15, 2008

Disabilities No Bar to Higher Classes, OCR Tells Schools
January 4, 2008

School Nutrition Measure Is Dropped From Farm Bill
January 8, 2008

U.S. to Trim School Medicaid Payments After Freeze
January 4, 2008

School Breakfast
December 18, 2007

Senate Drops School Nutrition Measure
December 18, 2007

Minorities in Special Education Studied by U.S. Panel
December 6, 2007

Junk Food Survey Gives High Marks to Standout States
December 11, 2007

Schools for Deaf Confront Other Disabilities
December 4, 2007

Intervention Approach Focus of New Center
November 26, 2007

Bush Nominates New Head for Special Education Office
November 26, 2007

GAO Urges Better Oversight of Voucher Program in D.C.
November 13, 2007

Infections Put Administrators to the Test
November 5, 2007

CDC Issues Guidelines for Schools on MRSA
October 30, 2007

‘Universal Design’ Concept Pushed for Education
October 30, 2007

CDC Guides Schools on Staph Infections
October 26, 2007

Resistant Staph Germ Poses School Health Concerns
October 19, 2007

Videos Spotlight Warning Signs of Autism on Web
October 23, 2007

Disabilities Seen Complicating Anti-Obesity Efforts
October 16, 2007

NASBE Urges Tough New Policies to Make All Schools Tobacco-Free
October 9, 2007

Congress Gets Involved in School Beverage Debate
October 9, 2007

Audit Raps Louisiana on U.S. Hurricane Aid
October 2, 2007

Superintendents Content in Jobs, But Stressed, Too
October 2, 2007

State, Local Officials Press Special Education Concerns
September 19, 2007

Senate SCHIP Proposal Appears to Gain Steam
September 25, 2007

Superintendents Content in Their Jobs, But Feel Pressure of NCLB
September 24, 2007

Little Rock Split as Historic Date Nears
September 17, 2007

Youths With Disabilities Report High Expectations, Study Finds
September 17, 2007

U.S. Proposes to Trim School Medicaid Funding
September 7, 2007

Experts Eye Solutions to ‘4th Grade Slump’
September 10, 2007

Children’s Health Coverage Seen at Risk
September 4, 2007

Plan Would Codify Several Rules Adopted To Ease Testing of Students With Disabilities
August 31, 2007

Ambitious Pre-K Proposal Scaled Back by Va. Governor
August 28, 2007

Small Schools in N.Y.C. Pressed on Spec. Ed.
July 30, 2007

Special Education Chief to Leave Department
July 31, 2007

Spec. Ed. Advocates Wary of Relaxing Testing Rules
July 17, 2007

Ed. Dept. Evaluation of Spec. Ed. Programs Focuses on Data Collection
July 11, 2007

Advocates for Students With Disabilities Balk at Proposed NCLB Changes
July 6, 2007

Ed. Dept. Evaluates States’ Records on Students With Disabilities
June 21, 2007

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Texas District Makes Gains With Spec. Ed.
June 19, 2007

Team Teaching Key to Turnaround
June 19, 2007

Project to Probe Preschool Programs for Autistic Children
June 19, 2007

Massachusetts Governor Unveils Education Overhaul Plan
June 7, 2007

Omaha-Area Districts to Share Revenue, Programs
June 5, 2007

California Students With Disabilities Face Exit Exam
May 22, 2007

Ed. Dept. Releases Infant, Toddler Rules
May 15, 2007

Calif. Charter Group to Certify Schools
May 8, 2007

Lack of Research, Data Hurts Dropout Efforts, Experts Say
May 8, 2007

Schools’ Role in Mental-Health Care Uneven, Experts Say
May 1, 2007

10-Year Study Seen to Undercut Abstinence Emphasis
April 24, 2007

Va. Lawmakers Give Governor Half His Preschool Request
April 17, 2007

Mass. Schools, Farms Link Up
April 17, 2007

Teacher Pay, Pensions Among Issues in W.Va.
April 10, 2007

Final Rules Offer Greater Testing Flexibility
April 10, 2007

States Seen Renewing Focus on Education Of Gifted
April 6, 2007

Ed. Dept. Releases Final Rules on Tests for Special Education Students
April 4, 2007

Campaign Focuses on Safe Handling of School Chemicals
April 3, 2007

Abuse of Inhalants Rising Among Girls, Study Shows
April 3, 2007

Schools Credited With Helping Some Pupils Limit Weight
April 3, 2007

Wyoming Lawmakers Approve Scholarships
April 3, 2007

Panel Weighs NCLB and Students With Disabilities
April 3, 2007

Vouchers Eyed for Students With Disabilities
March 27, 2007

States Turn Down Abstinence-Only Grants
March 27, 2007

Wisconsin Rejects U.S. Funds for Education On Abstinence
March 13, 2007

Nutrition Group Lobbies for More Free School Meals
March 13, 2007

‘Unilateral’ Placements Face Review
March 6, 2007

Some Researchers Call for Classroom Sound Systems
March 6, 2007

Online Support Seen for Youths With Learning Disabilities
February 27, 2007

High Court to Weigh Case on Private School Placements Under IDEA
February 27, 2007

Court to Hear IDEA Case on Parents’ Rights
February 20, 2007

Bush to Propose Grants to Aid Schools on Health
February 6, 2007

Agencies Issue Guide on Disease Outbreak
February 6, 2007

IDEA Imposes Hefty Data Burden on States
January 26, 2007

Spellings Addresses Conference in Israel
January 30, 2007

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Vaccination Policies Fall on Schools’ Shoulders
January 23, 2007

Private, Church Preschool Options Proposed By Virginia Governor
January 17, 2007

Special Education Official Leads Data-Collection Push
January 9, 2007

3 Districts in R.I. Close Amid Health Probe Of Death, Illnesses
January 9, 2007

Overweight Preschoolers
January 9, 2007

Hispanic Preschoolers More Likely to Be Overweight, Study Says
January 5, 2007

Federal Study Finds Modest Drop in Drug Abuse By Teenagers
December 21, 2006

Former Ohio Official Seeks to Help Qatar
December 19, 2006

Congress Approves Measure to Authorize Autism Research
December 19, 2006

Panel to Supervise 3 Schools for Homeless
December 12, 2006

Groups Seek Common Ground on Intervention
December 5, 2006

Comments Sought on Plans for Part D of the IDEA
December 5, 2006

Strong Opinions Expressed at Rally Outside Supreme Court
December 4, 2006

Abstinence Programs Lack Factual Reviews, GAO Study Concludes
November 22, 2006

Special Education Directors Hope to Sway Federal Policy
November 28, 2006

House Backs Measure on Underage Drinking
November 28, 2006

Houston Board Votes to Buy Defibrillators for All Schools
November 13, 2006

Ed. Dept. Backs Research Plans for RTI Method
November 3, 2006

Study: More Bus Injuries Than Widely Thought
November 6, 2006

CDC to Conduct Large-Scale Study in Search for The Causes of Autism
November 6, 2006

NFL, Heart Association Seek to Get Children Moving and Learning
November 6, 2006

NIH Study of Children Aimed at Preventing Juvenile Diabetes
November 6, 2006

GAO Opinion Renews Debate on Abstinence-Only Programs
October 31, 2006

Audit: Dept. Office Should Tighten Grant Oversight
October 23, 2006

Plain Talk on Rights Under the IDEA
October 24, 2006

Pact Aims for Healthier Snacks in Vending Machines
October 13, 2006

Effects of Schools’ Push for Healthy Eating Unclear
October 17, 2006

Virginia Denies Request to Recalculate Test Results
October 17, 2006

Grants Awarded to Develop Qualified Spec. Ed. Teachers
October 10, 2006

Alternate Assessments Proving to Be a Challenge for States
October 10, 2006

Court Is Urged to Hear Case on Parent Representation Under IDEA
October 3, 2006

Six Virginia Schools Denied Accreditation
October 2, 2006

Travel Checkpoint
September 26, 2006

Bill Would Protect Searches by Teachers
September 19, 2006

GAO: International Agency Short on American Employees
September 19, 2006

Efforts to Combat Childhood Obesity Seen as Inadequate
September 19, 2006

Children of Older Fathers Have a Higher Rate of Autism, Study Finds
September 12, 2006

Anti-Steroid Lessons Should Start Early, Sports Panel Says
September 12, 2006

More U.S. Children Lacking Insurance
September 12, 2006

Regulations on ‘2 Percent’ Testing Awaited
September 12, 2006

Black Men’s Group to Promote NCLB
September 12, 2006

Ed. Dept. Gives Primer on IDEA Regulations
September 6, 2006

Study Critical of Anti-Drug Ads Was Credible, Review Finds
September 6, 2006

Stanford Online School to Serve Highly Gifted
August 29, 2006

Bill Would Bar Cuts in Schools’ Medicaid Reimbursements
August 29, 2006

New Medicaid Notification Rule Worries Some Special Educators
August 29, 2006

GAO: Growth Models Promising
August 8, 2006

Department Sets Final Rule on Accessible Materials
August 8, 2006

Final IDEA Regulations Clarify Key Issues
August 8, 2006

Body-Image Curriculum Crafted to Help Middle School Girls
August 8, 2006

Final IDEA Regulations Clarify Key Issues
August 4, 2006

GAO: Growth Models Hold Promise for NCLB Accountability
July 28, 2006

K-12 Schools to See Big Spending Hike
July 25, 2006

Dept. Mum on Rules for Special Ed.Testing
July 25, 2006

Bill on Combating Autism Approved by Senate Panel
July 25, 2006

Nutrition Policies
July 25, 2006

Researchers Identify Behavior Problems for Girls With ADHD
July 25, 2006

Canadian Study Sees No Link Between Mercury And Autism
July 25, 2006

Young Girls Diagnosed with ADHD Tend to Have Social, Academic Problems in Adolescence
July 11, 2006

Almost Half the States Fail Evaluation of School Food Policies
June 26, 2006

Advisory Panel Is Convened on Safe and Drug-Free Schools
June 20, 2006

Student-Athletes in New Jersey to Face Testing for Steroids
June 20, 2006

Mental-Health Program to Address Needs of Immigrant Children
June 20, 2006

Schools Respond to Federal ‘Wellness’ Requirement
June 13, 2006

Audit: N.J. Misspent School Medicaid
June 13, 2006

Rules Issued on IDEA Scholarship Grants
June 13, 2006

U.S. Plans Controlled Evaluation of Student Drug Testing
June 6, 2006

‘Choking Game’ Yields Varying Responses From Educators
June 6, 2006

Hospitals Treat Thousands Annually for Bad Reactions to ADHD Medications, Researchers Say
May 31, 2006

Ed. Dept. Employee Sentenced
May 23, 2006

Abuse of Medications
May 23, 2006

2 States Selected for ‘Growth Model’ Pilot
May 23, 2006

Report Cites Teenage Abuse of Over-the-Counter Medications
May 19, 2006

Spellings to Expand Pilot Test Reversing Order of NCLB Sanctions
May 18, 2006

Wyo. Schools See the Upside of Fuel Prices
May 16, 2006

Schools, Health Officials Eye Mumps Outbreak
May 16, 2006

CDC Surveys Confirm That Autism Is a ‘Major Public-Health Concern’
May 16, 2006

Stricter School Soda Limits Offered
May 5, 2006

Schools Get Share of Revenue Surge
May 9, 2006

Web Site to Make Research Accessible
May 2, 2006

Paperwork-Reduction Pilots Off to Slow Start
May 2, 2006

Bill on Consolidations Fails to Advance
May 2, 2006

Gay and Lesbian Students
May 2, 2006

Guide Issued on Testing Students With Disabilities
May 2, 2006

Teen Inhalant Abuse Seen Rising Slightly
April 25, 2006

Broward Invests in Weather Alerts
April 25, 2006

Inhalant Abuse Among Teens Seen Rising Slightly
April 24, 2006

Research Questions Use of Autism Data
April 18, 2006

Virginia Governor Nominates Candidate for State Chief
April 18, 2006

Report: GAO Critical of Portables Contract
April 18, 2006

Advocacy for Parents Key to IDEA Case
April 11, 2006

Wide Background Disparities Found in Those With ADHD
April 11, 2006

To Combat Obesity, Mayo Clinic Creates Unusual Classroom
April 11, 2006

Only 20 Percent of Youths Getting Recommended Sleep
April 11, 2006

Ed. Dept. Backs Surveys for Title IX Compliance
April 4, 2006

Wide Variation Seen in Testing of Students With Disabilities
March 28, 2006

Spellings Announces Flu-Pandemic Grants
March 28, 2006

Kansas Official to Lead Special Education Office
March 28, 2006

Guidelines Urge a Dialogue on Gay Issues in Schools
March 14, 2006

Study: States Including Special Education Students in Tests
March 14, 2006

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Pet Smart
March 7, 2006

GAO: Troops-to-Teachers Attracts Men, Blacks
March 6, 2006

Intervention Method Is Topic at Meeting of Disabilities Group
March 7, 2006

White House Katrina Report Praises Ed. Dept.’s Response
February 28, 2006

Commencement Rule Questioned
February 28, 2006

Cardiac Cases Raise Concerns Over Drugs for ADHD
February 21, 2006

West Virginians Could Get More Say Over School Mergers
February 21, 2006

Wyo. Weighs Its Priorities Amid Boom
February 21, 2006

Native Speakers
February 21, 2006

President Seeking to Hold Line on Head Start, Child-Care Grants
February 14, 2006

Writing of IDEA Regulations Moves Into Second Year
February 14, 2006

McKeon Gets Key Support
February 14, 2006

Sex Education
February 7, 2006

North Carolina Banishes Reptiles From Child Care
February 7, 2006

California District Questions Risks of Natural Asbestos
February 7, 2006

U.S. Might Take Pride in These Rankings
February 7, 2006

Most Young Adults See Abstinence-Only Programs as Effective, Survey Says
February 3, 2006

The School Lobby
January 31, 2006

Advocates Urge Bush to Boost Federal Role in Math and Science
January 24, 2006

Primary School Setting Underscores Agenda
January 20, 2006

New Governor Pushes Prekindergarten Plan
January 20, 2006

Education Is Linked to Business Growth
January 13, 2006

Edward L. Kelly
January 17, 2006

Va. Governor Picks Education Secretary
January 17, 2006

Mrs. Bush on Juvenile Justice
January 17, 2006

President Unveils Language Initiative
January 10, 2006

Mathematica to Study Young U.S. Aid Recipients
January 10, 2006

School Breakfasts
December 30, 2005

Students With Disabilities Improve Test Performance
December 30, 2005

Va. Review Finds Confusion, No Wrongdoing, in Contract
January 3, 2006

Flexibility Detailed for Testing Students With Disabilities
January 3, 2006

Senate Confirms New OCR Chief
January 3, 2006

Labor Dept. Issues Rule On Reservists’ Rights
January 3, 2006

Students With Disabilities Improve Test Performance
December 30, 2005

Federal School Breakfast Program Experiences Major Growth
December 20, 2005

Education Dept. Proposes Rule on ‘2 Percent’ Flexibility for Testing Students With Disabilities
December 14, 2005

Teenage Volunteers
December 13, 2005

States Await Special Education Testing Rule
December 13, 2005

U.S., California Tussle Over Test Modifications
December 13, 2005

More Than Half of American Teenagers Do Volunteer Work
December 7, 2005

Legal Fight Over Spec. Ed. in Baltimore Enters New Phase
December 6, 2005

RTI Method Gets Boost in Spec. Ed.
November 29, 2005

Va. State Board Contract Comes Under Scrutiny
November 29, 2005

The LBJ Building?
November 29, 2005

House Approves Bill on Student Medication
November 29, 2005

N.J. and Va. Governors-Elect Turn to Preschool Promises
November 15, 2005

Minnesota to Investigate Autism Center’s Spending
November 15, 2005

Department Releases NCLB Guide for States
November 15, 2005

States Face a December Deadline to Submit Special Education Data
November 8, 2005

GAO: States Coping With Federal Demands for K-12 Data
November 8, 2005

Meeting of Minds
November 1, 2005

IDEA Rules Await White House Review, State Special Ed. Officials Told
November 1, 2005

Educators Discover That Tracking Displaced Students is a Challenge
October 25, 2005

Special Ed. Teacher Shortage Targeted
October 25, 2005

Final Rules on Revised IDEA Will Miss December Target
October 25, 2005

Virginia Gubernatorial Hopefuls Differ on School Policy
October 18, 2005

Bottom of the Curve
October 11, 2005

GOP Plan Would Relax Rules for Storm-Affected Schools
October 11, 2005

Senate Bill Would Restore Colo. District’s Impact Aid
October 11, 2005

Minority Overrepresentation in Special Ed. Targeted
October 11, 2005

Rita Closes Many Texas, Louisiana Schools
October 4, 2005

Spellings Drafts Panel to Study Higher Education
September 27, 2005

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Best Evidence
September 27, 2005

Many Texas, Louisiana Schools Remain Closed
September 26, 2005

Hurricane Rita Prompts School Closures
September 22, 2005

Houston Handles Student Influx With Few Problems, So Far
September 13, 2005

School Tool Kits Issued for Hispanic Families
September 7, 2005

Rural Education
September 7, 2005

Houston-Area Schools Welcome Evacuated New Orleans Students
Updated: March 6, 2008

Death: Pioneer in Gifted Education Dies
August 30, 2005

Philadelphia Will ‘Enrich’ More Students
August 30, 2005

Wyoming, Illinois Name State Schools Chiefs
August 30, 2005

School Districts Rejoice as Two Bases Spared Closing
August 30, 2005

Calif. District Settles Lawsuit Over Spec. Ed. for $6.7 Million
August 30, 2005

Rural High School Program Says It Raises College-Going Rates
August 29, 2005

Disability Less Likely to Hold Back Youths Following High School
August 9, 2005

Most Students With Disabilities Take State Exams
August 9, 2005

Wyoming Schools Chief Heads North to Alaska
August 9, 2005

Bush Nominates Commissioner for Statistics Agency
August 9, 2005

Federal Education Official Tapped to Lead Statistics Branch
July 28, 2005

Education Department Takes in Views on Proposed IDEA Regulations
July 26, 2005

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Attention Seekers
July 26, 2005

GAO Studies Testing of Special-Needs Students
July 25, 2005

Federal Audit Faults N.Y.C. Schools on Medicaid Payments for Therapy
July 12, 2005

Ohio OKs Vouchers for Pupils in Low-Rated Schools
July 12, 2005

Views Sought on Standard for Materials for the Blind
July 12, 2005

U.S. Backs District in IDEA Case Before High Court
July 12, 2005

Switching Sides, U.S. Backs District in IDEA Case Before Supreme Court
June 28, 2005

Ohio Legislature Approves Statewide Voucher Expansion
June 24, 2005

Ed. Dept. Seeks Comment on IDEA Rules
June 21, 2005

N.C. Program Holds Promise for Gifted Classes
June 14, 2005

Report Raps N.Y.C. Special Education Graduation Rate
June 14, 2005

Researcher’s Report Faults Ohio Abstinence Lessons
June 14, 2005

Federal Audit Questions Scholars Program in Texas
June 14, 2005

Education Department Issues Proposed IDEA Regulations
June 10, 2005

Rave Reviews
June 7, 2005

First IDEA Meeting Is Pushed Back
June 7, 2005

School Yearbooks Plagued by Errors, Pranks
June 7, 2005

Report: Rural Pupils More Likely to Be in Special Education
May 24, 2005

Spec. Ed. Research Chief is Selected
May 24, 2005

Acting Director is Named For Special Education Office
May 24, 2005

Schools Worry Over Military Base Closings
May 24, 2005

Private Schools Hail Changes to IDEA
May 17, 2005

Special Education Test Flexibility Detailed
May 17, 2005

Special Education a Chronic Challenge for D.C. Schools
May 10, 2005

Schools Will Benefit From Revenue Gains
May 10, 2005

DOD Study of School Closings Raises Questions, GAO Says
May 10, 2005

Teenage Boys in Cleveland Charged in Rape at School
May 10, 2005

Officials Detail NCLB Test Flexibility for Students With Disabilities
May 10, 2005

West Virginia
May 3, 2005

Report: Students With Disabilities Widely Given Less-Rigorous Tests
May 3, 2005

Charter Management
May 3, 2005

Lawmakers Pass Junk-Food Curbs
May 3, 2005

Ohio Poised to Expand Vouchers Beyond Cleveland Choice Program
April 26, 2005

Cities Riled by Bush Plan to Weigh School Progress
April 26, 2005

Senate Bill Would Target Autism for More Research
April 26, 2005

Special Educators Discuss NCLB Effect at National Meeting
April 19, 2005

Ohio House Budget Expands Vouchers
April 19, 2005

Public Hearings Scheduled On IDEA Regulations
April 12, 2005

Exit Exam
April 5, 2005

West Virginia Chief Steps Down, Again
April 5, 2005

Ohio Coalition Fighting To Keep Charter Cap
April 5, 2005

GAO: Most Anti-Drug Funds Spent to Buy Advertising
April 5, 2005

Title IX Guidance ‘Problematic,’ Critics Say
March 29, 2005

Hager Is Strictly Business in Special Education Role
March 29, 2005

Pupils Seek D.C. Vouchers
March 29, 2005

Autism Probe
March 29, 2005

Iraq Deployments Being Felt in the Schools
March 22, 2005

Spellings Hints at More Flexibility on NCLB
March 22, 2005

Report: Boys’ and Girls’ ‘Well-Being’ Tracks Closely
March 22, 2005

Oscar Nomination Spotlights Autism
March 8, 2005

Ohio Newspaper Reviews Charter Teachers’ Licensure
March 8, 2005

Court Strikes Down Death Penalty for Juveniles
March 8, 2005

Lawmakers Form Caucuses on After-School Issues
March 8, 2005

Spellings Sets New Structure for Ed. Dept.
March 4, 2005

Boys’ and Girls’ Status Seen as Almost Equal
March 1, 2005

CDC Campaign Focuses on Autism Awareness
March 1, 2005

GAO: Big Jump in Children With Autism Seen
February 23, 2005

Early-Childhood Education
February 23, 2005

Districts ‘Bill’ Government on Special Education Costs
February 23, 2005

Legislatures Hit With Surge in School Choice Plans
February 23, 2005

Suit Says NCLB’s Demands Conflict With Those of IDEA
February 15, 2005

Subject Qualification Vexing for Teachers in Special Education
February 15, 2005

Report Takes Aim at First Year of D.C. Voucher Program
February 15, 2005

Ohio
February 15, 2005

West Virginia
February 15, 2005

Long-Awaited Report on Ohio School Aid Calls for Tax Reform
February 15, 2005

Ohio Panel Issues School Finance Report
February 8, 2005

Hearing Offers Range of Views on IDEA Regulations
February 8, 2005

Advanced Placement Participation Grows
February 1, 2005

Ohio Student Won’t Be Charged for Cooking Animals in Class
February 1, 2005

Baltimore Spec. Ed. Efforts Questioned
January 25, 2005

Wyoming
January 25, 2005

Revised IDEA Shifts Control of Special Education Research
January 25, 2005

Inauguration Is Celebrated, From a Concert for Youth to Education-Themed Gala
January 25, 2005

International Baccalaureate Program Launches Rebuilding Effort
January 19, 2005

Bush Promotes Plan for High School Tests
January 19, 2005

First Public Meeting on IDEA Rules Is Set
January 19, 2005

Education Gala Part of Presidential Inaugural Week
January 11, 2005

Phoenix Boot-Camp Operator Found Guilty in Boy’s Death
January 11, 2005

Settlement Reached in Pennsylvania Special Education Suit
January 4, 2005

Comments Sought for IDEA Rules
January 4, 2005

Diploma Plan in Wyoming
January 4, 2005

Renewed IDEA Targets Minority Overrepresentation
December 7, 2004

Study: Foster Children Often Trail Their Peers in School
December 7, 2004

President Signs Reauthorized IDEA
December 3, 2004

Reauthorized IDEA Could Shift Power to School Districts