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Dubious disabilities: 'It's rich kids getting extra time on tests'
At elite universities, growing numbers of students receive special treatment for ADHD, anxiety, depression and other conditions now considered disabilities.

Joanne Jacobs
Dec 3, 20253 min read
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Special ed is failing: Can we do better?
Every year, more students are labeled with a special-ed diagnosis, more money is invested, and yet the results remain the same: Millions of children unable to read, write or calculate proficiently.

Joanne Jacobs
Nov 7, 20253 min read
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At calm, focused schools, scores are high, but so is suspension rate
Students -- including those with disabilities -- are learning at Indiana schools that stress structure and good behavior. But suspension rates are high for students with disabilities.

Joanne Jacobs
Oct 6, 20253 min read
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Teaching kids the habits of anxious, depressed people isn't working well
Schools, colleges (and parents) are teaching kids the habits of anxious, depressed people.

Joanne Jacobs
Oct 5, 20252 min read
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Ritalin or recess: Why are so many kids on ADHD meds?
Is ADHD a medical disorder best treated with drugs?

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 20, 20253 min read
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Teaching fragility: 1/5 of undergrads are 'disabled'
Colleges are disabling students, teaching them that they need not show up in class, complete assignments on time or give an oral...

Joanne Jacobs
Jul 30, 20232 min read
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