IU’s Ghana Study Abroad Experience
Tina O’Neal, an expert in urban and special education, is leading six urban education students on an inaugural short-term study abroad program to Ghana during the last two weeks of May. This new partnership with the Indiana University School of Education in Indianapolis, the University of Ghana, and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and […]
Support for Diverse Learning Needs
In response to the growing demand for specialized educational and behavioral support for students, the Lake Union Education Department has taken significant steps to enhance its offerings. This initiative included creating a dedicated position and hiring a qualified professional to address the specific needs of students requiring extra assistance. Stepping into the new role of […]
Struggles Over Special Education: Indiana’s Legislative Setback
Legislation intended to help families of students with disabilities navigate disputes over special education services with Indiana school districts appears to have failed in the General Assembly. This legislative initiative aimed to create a more equitable process for parents seeking to secure the educational services their children need. When schools and families disagree over special […]
Support for Special Education: ESA Enrollment Success
Indiana’s Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) have reached full enrollment for the first time since the program launched in 2022. This milestone was announced by the Office of the Indiana State Treasurer, marking a significant achievement for a program designed to assist students who require special education services. The announcement came just weeks after the office […]
