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This Social Worker Wants To Help Kids With Special Needs. Louisiana Won't Let Her.

Is your business "needed"? Bizarrely, in many states, if you want to start a business, you first must convince bureaucrats that your business is "needed." Four years ago, Louisiana blocked social worker Ursula…

South Africa: Western Cape Schools in Eden and Central Karoo Close Amid Severe Weather Warnings

[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Education Department has announced the temporary closure of all public ordinary and special needs schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education Districts on Wednesday and Thursday due…

More youth caring for siblings with special needs, as support programme doubles in size

The MINDSibs programme aims to address the needs of such caregivers, who may hide their struggles.

Qatar National Library to Launch Program Replete with Cultural Events in June

Qatar National Library (QNL) has announced its program of events for next June, specially designed to enhance the participation of various segments of society, preserve cultural heritage, and encourage lifelong…

Al Jasra Club celebrates Eid Al-Adha with a cultural festival

Al Jasra Cultural and Social Club affiliated to the Ministry of Culture, celebrated Eid Al-Adha with a public festival that embraced joy and cultural significance. Mohammed Saeed Ibrahim, the event's general…

Prism Academy reshapes arts education in Qatar

In a city where cultural and creative industries are rapidly expanding, Prism Academy is positioning itself as more than an arts institute, offering young people in Qatar a space to build confidence, discipline and…

Adaptive switches, rewired circuits allow children with special needs to play with toys like others

70 modified toys were presented to children aged seven to 18 from Rainbow Centre on May 29.

AFT president urges bans on screens, student-facing AI for youngest learners

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten called for a ban on screens in schools for students in preschool through 2nd grade on Wednesday — as well as a prohibition on student-facing artificial…

Between school systems, parents in S’pore search for the right fit for children with special needs

On average, 200 students move from mainstream to SPED schools annually, mostly in primary school.

askST: Will my child with special needs be better off in a SPED school or mainstream school?

ST speaks to an educational psychologist for answers.

Record number of students in Japan need help learning Japanese

As of May 2025, a total of 84,759 students at public elementary, junior high, high and special needs schools required support, a government survey shows.

‘Sa’a Wa Sa’a’ programme organises ‘Our Joy in Our Eid’ event this Eid

The “Sa’a Wa Sa’a” programme is organising a major public event under the slogan “Our Joy in Our Eid” on May 29 at Centro Mall Qatar from 5pm to 10pm, as part of the Eid al-Adha celebrations. The event will feature a…

Analysis: After the COVID?19 pandemic, thousands more kindergarteners faced developmental challenges

Magdalena Janus , University of British Columbia and Caroline Reid-Westoby , McMaster University .This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article . Children…

Why the Philadelphia school district will phase out a special education program

Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. The Philadelphia school district plans to wind down a special education program that separates some students with…

Polytechnic students create AI chatbot to improve access to special needs resources and support

After the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands more kindergarteners faced developmental challenges

Children with special needs often experience a range of early developmental challenges that can affect their readiness for learning and their participation in school. This population includes children with a wide range…

Anwar launches national Teachers’ Day 2026, praises educators’ role in nation‑building

IPOH, May 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the 55th National-Level Teachers’ Day Celebration 2026 held at Hotel Casuarina @ Meru here. The celebration, themed ‘Guru Bitara Nadi Negara’,…

Selangor launches Bantuan Rahmah Insan Istimewa to expand support for PwDs, says state exco

SHAH ALAM, May 16 — The Selangor government today launched the Bantuan Rahmah Insan Istimewa Selangor (BRAIS) 2026 programme to expand existing support for the welfare of persons with disabilities (PwDs). State Women…

Randall Denley: Special education for Ontario kids is a steaming mess

This hasn’t been a great week for Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra. The steaming mess that Ontario calls special education has been fully exposed in a new report from provincial Auditor General Shelley Spence .…

Hong Kong project helps turn around lives of special needs children and their parents

Wrestling with mounting financial difficulties and the challenges of caring for a child with autism, Hong Kong mother Chau Ting-ting found herself struggling several years ago with thoughts of ending her life. The…