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Special Education Does Extended Time on Tests Actually Help Students With ADHD?
Most students with ADHD receive extended time. Experts say better alternatives exist.
Elizabeth Heubeck, October 13, 2025
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Teaching ADHD Is Punished in Schools. How Teachers Can Flip the Script
These strategies can help manage the behavior of students with ADHD more effectively.
Elizabeth Heubeck, October 2, 2025
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Special Education Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About the Keys to Successful Dyslexia Education?
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Many elementary school classrooms incorporate touch and movement into reading lessons. But research on the practice is inconclusive.
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Special Education What Educators Need to Know About Dyslexia—and Why It's Not Something to 'Fix'
Curing dyslexia isn't an option, say experts. But with today's resources, there's a lot of reason for optimism.
Elizabeth Heubeck, February 13, 2025
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Hands-on learning, choice, and other evidence-based practices help boys thrive.
Elizabeth Heubeck, January 27, 2025
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A researcher, a teacher, and a student all weigh in: What do you wish all teachers knew about students with learning differences?
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Schools must teach students with learning differences how to communicate about their needs.
Arianna Prothero, November 5, 2024
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