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special education

[spesh-uhl ej-oo-key-shuhn] / ˈspɛʃ əl ˌɛdʒ ʊˈkeɪ ʃən /


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It also initially lacked clear plans and approaches for special education and student discipline, former employees said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

“These kids could have been in the street or dead or not had the special education or help they needed.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

School districts have seen an explosion in special education costs in recent years, forcing them to encroach on their general funds.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

It was when Vicky was 18 and leaving special education that the family faced another round of challenges.

From BBC May 14, 2026

A former navy officer was working on his B.S. degree in special education when he saw Luke’s listing on Florida’s adoption website.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter



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