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Recommending a cautious approach
AKWESASNE – Some schools need computers, others need special education assessments, others need textbooks.[...]

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:56:24 -0800

SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO STUDY DECLINING INTEREST AMONG STUDENTS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
IPOH, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassinwants a special committee to be formed to study the cause, as well as findsolutions, to the declining interest to study science and mathematics in school.Deputy Education Minister Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi said the directive wasissued by Muhyiddin, who is also Education Minister, at the ministry''spost-cabinet meeting yesterday ...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:56:09 -0800

Stamford seeks to bring special education students back
STAMFORD -- As the number of Stamford students requiring special education increases, the city's schools are searching for ways to service more students in the district, an effort that could save the city millions of dollars in upcoming years.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:32:28 -0800

Hilltop Primary teachers use iPads for special education
When working with special education students, teachers in the Mound Westonka Public School District have recently been turning to technology as a way to interact with students.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:11:57 -0800

New special-education chief faces familiar challenges
Overseeing special education at a big city school district isn’t easy. Elizabeth Blanco, who took over last week as San Francisco Unified School District’s assistant superintendent for special education, will manage a system struggling to improve after years of complaints, violations and turnover. Since 2010, the district's special education programs have been under review by the state ...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:17:57 -0800