Joanne JacobsMay 14, 20171 minFidget spinners: Do they help or distract?Fidget spinners — handheld, multi-pronged tops — are supposed to help hyperactive and anxious kids stay focused. Some teachers say...
Joanne JacobsApr 28, 20172 minGood education works for special-needs kids“High-quality generation education can lead to remarkable progress for special education students,” conclude Elizabeth Setren and Nora...
Joanne JacobsApr 16, 20171 minJulia moves to Sesame StreetJulia, a Muppet on the autism spectrum, has made her debut on Sesame Street. Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Big Bird learn to play a little...
Joanne JacobsMar 24, 20172 minSpecial ed vouchers help some, but not allMany states offer vouchers for students with disabilities, writes Christina Samuels on Ed Week. “Many parents who accept those options...