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An Algorithm Can't Know a Child: AI and the Future of the IEP

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September 23, 2026
The field of special education was fundamentally reshaped when Congress enacted the Education for All Handicapped Children’s Act in 1975, now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. Before its passage, many individuals with disabilities were denied meaningful access to public education. Some were excluded from school entirely; many others were placed in programs that provided little meaningful instruction. IDEA fundamentally changed this reality.  Read more >

The Economics of Inclusion

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September 10, 2026

When people talk about special education, the discussion often centers on equity, inclusion, and student success. While these outcomes are deeply significant, there is a vital truth missing from the...

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