In a crowded elementary school auditorium in October, two students approached the microphone to introduce the day’s guest speaker: an author who had come to read her book to the assembled students.

As a teacher, you want all of your students to reach their academic potential. However, not everyone learns at the same pace or in the same way. That means you need to be prepared to provide ...

Students with learning-related disabilities are breaking down industry stereotypes and preparing for long-term careers ...

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Many teachers don’t receive training in their teacher-preparation programs on common learning differences, say experts. And that can leave teachers feeling uncertain about how to best support students ...

It’s time to rethink disability accommodations in higher education. While essential for ensuring access, accommodations should not be seen as an end in themselves. Colleges and universities must move ...

This page offers information for students who identify as neurodivergent, who have disabilities that impact their academic work, and/or who are looking for ideas for managing their academic endeavors ...

For the nearly 60% of Wisconsin's youths who say they've dealt with at least one mental health challenge in the last year, prioritizing academic success and social connections may fall to the wayside ...

Laura Jackson became seriously concerned about her daughter and math when the girl was in third grade. While many of her classmates flew through multiplication tests, Jackson's daughter relied on her ...

The AAHD Frederick J. Krause Scholarship on Health and Disability is awarded to students with a qualifying disability who are currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate school degree related to ...

College students often have a complicated relationship with social media, with a large number of learners active on multiple social media platforms but also aware of the negative mental health ...

Counting bears are frequently used in early childhood classrooms and may be especially useful for students with math disabilities as they learn that numbers correspond with a certain quantity of items ...