As spring fever sets in, teachers are struggling to keep their students focused on the classroom. That can be a challenge even on the best of days for kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Their brains work differently from the students most schools were designed for, and nearly a third end up dropping out or delaying graduation.
iPads are probably on a lot of people’s wish lists this holiday season, including teachers. Educators say the tablet devices allow them to reach students with learning difficulties in ways they’ve never been able to before.
The Washington Supreme Court has dealt a blow to a dozen school districts across the state that sought more money for special education. Today, the court said the districts did not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the state underfunds the programs, a violation of its constitution.
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