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How This State Is Creating an Inclusive Experience for Special Education Students

By Kaylee Domzalski — July 11, 2024 2:31
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After ranking 44th in the nation for inclusionary practices—defined by how many students with disabilities are learning alongside their general education peers—Washington state began working to change that trajectory. Here’s how it’s working to improve the experience of special education students in K-12, and the research behind its efforts.

Kaylee Domzalski is a video producer for Education Week.
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