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I really hope our education board starts to focus on the kids rather than bickering amongst themselves
A Democratic Texas education board member alleges harassment
www.texastribune.org
A Democratic board member says colleagues harassed her in social media posts during Texas’ debate over how history is taught. The GOP members deny any bullying.
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Private school choice vouchers leave behind many kids in public school
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Taxpayers are funding kids’ private education. Often, money goes to kids already in private or home schools.
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Two of our topics are now available! Our 20th Annual 504 Academy has 6 topics, including 4 recorded topics and 2 live webinars. Sign up today and don't miss this training!![]()
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For those of you who were not able to attend our NELI Autism Conference in March, we have uploaded Bill Buechler's presentation on the most interesting recent court cases involving special education and austim. View it on our YouTube channel!
'The Year in Review' The Most Interesting Autism Related Cases from the Past Year
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A review of recent court cases involving special education and autism. Recorded in February 2026, presented by William Buechler of Buechler & Associates, P....
Dozens of parents speak out against Houston ISD’s special education changes | Houston Public Media
www.houstonpublicmedia.org
Despite protests from parents and community members, and a federal civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Education, district leaders defended their changes to special education services...
Texas AG investigates schools over Ten Commandments law
www.usatoday.com
Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating 29 school districts to ensure they display the Ten Commandments and vote on prayer time. Here's what to know.
A list of teacher appreciation week freebies and discounts
Teacher Appreciation Week, National Nurses Week: Here are the freebies and discounts
www.kvue.com
Here are freebies and discounts for nurses and educators as National Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week get underway. (Adobe Stock)
Voting Rights Act ruling could change local Texas boards, councils
www.texastribune.org
The 1965 federal law helped Latino and Black voters gain representation in city and school boards across Texas but now that could change.
OCR investigating Texas district’s plan to move special education class
www.k12dive.com
OCR will look into whether the New Home Independent School District violated Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
I mistook my symptoms for autism — it turned out to be something else
nypost.com
While some people feel moments of loneliness or social anxiety from time to time, investigative reporter Christina Buttons felt that way most of her life.
www.theguardian.com
Progress has always been made by people who think differently. Neurodiversity helps us think outside the box – and when we do, the sky’s the limit, says space scientist Maggie Aderin
Texas names new superintendent, board to lead Lake Worth ISD under takeover - The Texas Tribune
www.texastribune.org
A Houston schools administrator was appointed to lead the district. HISD is also under state control.
Montana part of multi-state lawsuit over Section 504 changes, advocates raise concerns
www.krtv.com
Montana is one of several states involved in an ongoing federal lawsuit challenging changes made in 2024 to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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Editorial: Designed for All, Delivered to Some—504 Plans Are Failing - M-A Chronicle
machronicle.com
Section 504’s inadequate guidelines and lack of funding are fueling unequal access to the law's accommodations.
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6 school law attorneys with some great topics!
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NEW TOPIC AVAILABLE! The second topic to be recorded for our 32nd Annual Autism and Disabilities Conference will be available later today! If you have not registered for the conference yet, there's still time to sign up! Join us for 6 topics, including 2 live webinars!
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