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Ruby Owiny’s Pathway to Leadership within CEC 

Leadership is often a journey shaped by mentorship, opportunity, and a willingness to step outside...

Get Ready to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week 2025

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9, 2025. Exceptional education teachers, paraeducators, and...

Bringing High-Leverage Practices to Every Classroom: A Practical Guide for Special Educators

High-leverage practices (HLPs) are not a new concept—they are the instructional strategies that have...

House Education and the Workforce Committee Rejects Resolution on Department of Education Transparency

On Wednesday, the House Education and Workforce Committee voted along party lines to adversely...

CAP Releases Framework for Accountability for Private Schools Receiving Vouchers

The Center for American Progress (CAP) has released a report advocating for an accountability...

Sen. Van Hollen, Reps. Huffman and Thompson Reintroduce IDEA Full Funding Act

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and G.T. Thompson (R-PA) reintroduced...

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Meet CEC’s 2023 Professional Award Recipients

The Council for Exceptional Children extends a hearty congratulations to the recipients of our 2023...

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