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POLICY & FUNDING DEVELOPMENTS House lawmakers endorse some but not all proposed education cuts. The Education Department plans to scale back IDEA data collection, while the Labor Department seeks to roll back disability hiring mandates. A state preschool program helps kids catch up but many are missing out on these crucial early intervention services.

RESEARCH & HEALTH INSIGHTS New research published in Nature provides insights into neurodevelopmental conditions. The American Academy of Pediatrics examines screening for autism in premature infants, offering new guidance for early detection. New dyslexia research explores neurodevelopmental factors.

TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATION Questions arise about whether artificial intelligence will replace teachers, sparking debate about the future of education. Meanwhile, rescue animals are teaching students emotional awareness in innovative classroom programs. Two decades after Katrina, education lessons from New Orleans offer insights for disaster recovery and educational resilience.

INSPIRING STORIES & ADVOCACY An ice cream shop is challenging the "short bus" stigma through inclusive practices. A film about electric shock use on people with disabilities hopes to reach Sundance, bringing important awareness to controversial practices.

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31% of students with deaf-blindness spent 80% or more of their time during the school day in general classes

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