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Connecticut "Municipal Panel" Seeks Review of Special Education Costs

Article describing how the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities is creating a panel to help reduce costs for towns and improve quality of special education.

CT Special Education: What is Adapted Physical Education?

Blog post on adapted physical education (APE) requirements in Connecticut schools.

What are 504 Accommodations in Schools?

Blog post explaining Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which bans discrimination on the basis of disabilities. We also discuss what "reasonable accommodations" means under Section 504.

CT Lawsuit Questions Constitutional Right to Education

Article on the recent lawsuit questioning whether there is a responsibility on the part of the federal government to provide an education for all American residents.

The Regional Open Choice Program: Connecticut's Lottery for Education

Blog post explaining Connecticut's lottery system for charter schools.

Connecticut's Charter School Program: Questions and Answers

Blog post on the topic of charter schools in Connecticut.

Failing Schools Drive Inner-city Parents to Connecticut Court

Blog post on the topic of low-income students in Connecticut and their inability to transfer to better performing schools.

Local Charter Schools: A Solution to Regional School Woes?

Blog post on the topic of charter schools in the education world and why they have been on the rise in the past few years.

Every Child Achieves Act of 2015: An Overview

Overview of the Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 and its effects on public education.

Common Legal Issues in Education: What You Need to Know

Blog post on some common legal issues in education and what you should know.

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