Background Children who both bully other children and are victims of bullies (BVs) are at greater risk for externalizing and internalizing problems, poor academic outcomes, and increased involvement.....

Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.

Schools can expect more change—and continued debate—as the push for evidence-based instruction continues.

A proposed clawback of already distributed research funds comes as the US agency’s budget is already squeezed and it struggling to clear a backlog of grant applications.

A recent study in the Journal of Educational Psychology examines the extent to which disruptive classroom environments contribute to children’s experiences of victimization (i.e., bullying) in element...

The agency plans to amend the Equity in IDEA rule, worrying some advocates concerned about racial inequities in special education.

New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.

New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.

Section 504 plans are one of the most important sources of disability services in schools. Why are well-off families their biggest beneficiaries?

New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.

New research suggests that bullying prevention work should address the broader classroom environment, not just students’ individual characteristics and behaviors.

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Paul Morgan, Director of the Institute for Social and Health Equity, received the 2026 Special Education Research Award from the Council for Exceptional Children — the largest international profession...

Dyslexia laws are now nearly universal across the US. But the data shows that passing a law is not the same as improving how children learn to read.

Background: Prior work reports a relative age effect (RAE), in which children are more likely to be diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADH...

In this episode of Dive In, Federico Waitoller starts a new series delving into the controversial issue of disproportionality in special education. Joining him is Paul Morgan, a noted figure renowned ...

A teacher's gender doesn’t matter for young boys, national study shows

Undiagnosed dyslexia can manifest as behavior issues, which can disproportionately harm Black and brown kids in school and their mental health.

The teaching profession is one of the most female-dominated in the United States. Among elementary school teachers, 89 percent are women, and in kindergarten, that number is almost 97 percent. Many sociologists, writers and parents have questioned whether this imbalance hinders young boys at the start of their education. Are female teachers less understanding of boys’ need to horse around? Or would male role models inspire boys to learn their letters and times tables? Some advocates point to research that lays out why boys ought to do better with male teachers.

A teacher's gender doesn’t matter for young boys, national study shows

Early struggles with reading can have lifelong impacts on mental, physical and emotional health. Understanding who is most at risk of experiencing reading difficulties can inform strategies for early ...

The achievement gap in reading is evident by students’ first year of school, according to a new study – making early intervention all the more important.

Which students are more likely to be struggling readers across elementary school, and which factors may lessen the risks for early reading struggles?

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Dyslexia legislation has been increasingly enacted across US states to improve the early identification and support of students with dyslexia. However, little is known about the extent to which these ...

Understanding the nuances of what mindfulness can look like in a classroom can help educators, parents and policymakers decide whether it belongs in their schools.

Students who are white or from English-speaking families are still relatively more likely to be identified as having disabilities while attending U.S. elementary schools.