Monthly Archives: February 2024

Forward Bound: Helping Students Step toward Success  

Many factors play into whether a student is successful in school. It is difficult if not impossible for a student who misses school to be successful as  teaching and learning continues  daily.   So, we are experiencing a national problem: chronic … Continue reading

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Understanding the Increased Need for Special Education

There is an increased number of students enrolled in special education programs. I thought about the reasons behind this trend.  Some data from the 21-22 school year found that 7.3 million students, or 14.7 % of all public-school students, are … Continue reading

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Considering the Impact of Social Media and AI on Youth

I often share the significant research in the past year in the field of autism, but I decided today to focus on Education studies this past year. 2023 saw the U.S. surgeon general issue warnings about the dangers of the use of social media for … Continue reading

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Celebrating Black History & Recognizing the Need for Continued Change  

I recently received a newsletter from Dr. Chris Gray, Founding President of Erie County Community College of Pennsylvania. I was eager to read President Gray’s blog post centered on the importance of honoring Black History Month.   In the blog, … Continue reading

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