That means general education teachers are more likely than ever to be working with students who have special needs. And yet, according to NPR reporting, the 10 largest universities in the country ...

Special education teachers such as Phillips are like gold. Rare and hard to find, especially in rural areas. This school year, Colorado began with a shortage of nearly 500 special educators.

The spending package will give schools more money for staff pay raises, operational expenses, special education and more.

Nebraska is a case study of what can happen when schools prioritize including students with disabilities in ways research ...