Category Archives: Inclusive Education

A Surf Therapy Program attributed to Toyota for youth with visual impairments sounds promising, but the available evidence does not support that specific claim. As of November 6, 2026, the research reviewed for this article found no credible documentation that Toyota operates, or has operated, a surf therapy effort specifically for young people who are blind or visually impaired. What the evidence does show is more precise: the University of … Read the rest

Preschool Special Education investment in New York City moved from budget language into classroom planning on July 14, 2026, when the city announced new funding for expanded services in public Pre-K settings. For teachers and parents, the practical question is not only how much money was added, but how those funds may affect evaluations, classroom placements, IEP support, staffing, and communication with families.

The announcement mattered because preschool is often … Read the rest

University of Illinois researcher Meaghan McKenna is leading a five-year federal project to develop technology-supported writing instruction for kindergarten and first-grade students, with the goal of strengthening both writing and reading skills.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois — The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has received a $1.87 million federal grant to develop and evaluate an innovative educational technology program connecting early writing instruction with children’s reading development.

Announced on October 6, 2026, the … Read the rest

Homeschool disability advocacy often begins with a hard family question: can a child’s learning, health, communication, or behavioral needs be met well enough in the current school setting? For some parents, homeschooling feels less like a preference and more like a response to unmet needs. As of October 2026, about 19% of homeschooling parents said they homeschooled partly because their child had physical or mental health needs that public schools … Read the rest

The University of Houston’s new Project BRIDGE initiative will provide specialized graduate training for 42 Houston-area educators, combining structured literacy, dyslexia intervention, and special education to strengthen support for students with reading difficulties.

The University of Houston has received a $1.25 million federal grant to launch Project BRIDGE, a five-year initiative designed to prepare 42 Houston-area educators to deliver specialized reading instruction to students with dyslexia and other learning … Read the rest

The New Jersey Inclusion Project gives teachers, school leaders, families, and community partners a timely structure for improving inclusive education during the 2026-2027 school year. As of October 28, 2026, the initiative is in Year 1 of a three-year cycle and runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. For schools trying to move inclusion from a stated value into daily practice, the useful question is practical: how can … Read the rest

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is extending its support for SchoolSmartKC’s Literacy for All Students initiative, helping more Kansas City elementary schools strengthen reading instruction for children in kindergarten through third grade.

Kansas City, Missouri, is expanding its efforts to improve early reading with an additional $5 million investment over four years from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Announced on October 21, 2026, the grant will support SchoolSmartKC’s Literacy for … Read the rest

Florida Atlantic University is leading a three-year education initiative targeting 18 high-need Broward County schools, combining evidence-based literacy instruction, educator training, and responsible artificial intelligence use.

Florida is investing $5.7 million in a new initiative designed to strengthen reading and mathematics instruction while preparing teachers and school leaders to use artificial intelligence responsibly. Announced on October 8, 2026, the Literacy Education for Augmented Praxis by Artificial Intelligence (LEAP-AI) initiative brings … Read the rest

Pennsylvania has awarded $10 million in grants to 54 schools across 21 counties to strengthen early reading instruction. Announced on October 19, 2026, the funding will help schools adopt evidence-based literacy materials, train educators, screen young students for reading difficulties, and build support systems designed to improve reading outcomes.

Learning to read is one of the most important milestones in a child’s education. The ability to recognize words, connect letters … Read the rest

Family Consultation in Texas special education became more clearly connected to dispute resolution, IEP facilitation, and parent information rights after statutory and rule changes that took effect in 2025 and 2026. For families, teachers, and campus leaders, the practical question is not only what changed on paper. It is how those changes can help parents and schools talk earlier, share clearer information, and keep student needs at the center of … Read the rest