San Francisco parents are using AiEP, an AI tool, to translate and simplify individualized education plans, which are often lengthy and filled with medical and educational jargon. The tool, developed by Innovate Public Schools and Northeastern University's Burnes Center for Social Change, translates IEPs into Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese, then summarizes key information and provides personalized recommendations.

Students of color frequently struggle with undiagnosed dyslexia, as their reading difficulties are often attributed to behavioral problems or home life circumstances rather than learning disabilities. Despite the prevalence of dyslexia, Black and brown children are significantly less likely to be identified and supported compared to their white peers. This underdiagnosis leads to missed opportunities for early intervention and perpetuates academic disparities.

The Brookings Institution reports that persistent special educator shortages are a nationwide issue, with 45 states citing shortages in the 2023-24 year. The report emphasizes that solutions must be tailored to state contexts, as shortages are driven by a range of factors, including not only attrition but also teachers transferring to other roles or schools. Strategies such as salary increases and mentoring have been explored in some states, but the report cautions against one-size-fits-all approaches, highlighting the need for targeted state and local policy interventions.

By dedicating 45 minutes to a single, meaningful task with no distractions, you can tap in to your brain's natural peaks in attention and creativity -- something called your "ultradian rhythm," writes career coach Luciana Paulise. Taking a 15-minute break in between work sessions acts as a buffer and should be spent stretching, walking or briefly checking emails before diving back in, Paulise notes. "Once you master the rhythm, expand it beyond work. Timebox everything: your workouts, lunch, family time, reading and even rest."

Educators are increasingly receiving complaints from parents that appear to be generated by AI, according to a survey by the EdWeek Research Center. Six percent of educators say they are certain they have received AI-generated complaints, while 10% suspect it.

Google has introduced Learn Your Way, an AI-powered digital textbook creator that personalizes content based on student interests and reading levels. Early trials show that the tool increases student engagement and performance, with students scoring 9% higher on immediate assessments and 11% higher on retention compared to those using standard digital readers.

Students with disabilities face an uncertain landscape in Tennessee's voucher-eligible private schools. While some schools explicitly offer accommodations, many reserve the right to deny admission or support depending on staff capacity and the severity of a student's needs. As private institutions, these schools are not subject to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and there is no comprehensive tracking of how many students with disabilities are served by the voucher program. Lawmakers attempted but failed to pass an amendment barring discrimination against students with disabilities, leaving families to navigate inconsistent policies and limited transparency.

Landmark College in Putney, Vt., is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a pioneering institution for neurodivergent students. Founded as an alternative to a proposed prison on the site of Windham College, Landmark has grown from 77 students to more than 400, offering personalized education and support for students with dyslexia, autism and ADHD. "We are teaching meta-cognition, self-awareness and self-advocacy," says professor Rebecca Matte. "In this environment, many of our students are less disabled, and they're figuring out how to make it work."