special ed

Example Sentences

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The school system sent me to special ed, to expulsion, to an alternative school.

From Salon • May 21, 2023

But, she added, “we’re going to keep losing teachers and staff like special ed aides, custodians and others if we don’t pay better. This is in the best interests of our children.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2023

Or, said the 63-year-old special ed teacher from Pulaski, Tenn., it’s like whack-a-mole: “Which thing is going to pop up that day?”

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2023

In Birmingham, the school district is struggling to fill around 50 teaching spots, including 15 in special education, despite $10,000 signing bonuses for special ed teachers.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2022

Or was it like he was in special ed, because if that was what albino meant, then people probably thought I was albino too.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds