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special education

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


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“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

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

From BBC ● May 14, 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

She persevered and graduated from a high school special education program, then attempted community college.

From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2026

He told us that if we could find her the right kind of school, a school with a strong special education program, it would help immensely.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez


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