Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The demographics of the special education teacher workforce have remained static, but the student population these educators serve ...

Anyone with a bachelor's degree can get real-time experience in the classroom and become a special education teacher.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas, left, gives the commissioner's update during a Jan. 21, 2026 Board of Education ...

A career in special education often starts with passion. "For many, it's more than a job," said Dr. Danny Tanguay, an academic dean of education at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). "It's a ...

Thinking of becoming a special education teacher? You’re not alone, and honestly, we need you. But before you jump into the IEP deep end, let’s break down exactly what it takes to become one. From the ...

Special education has grappled with chronic staff shortages for decades. But efforts to support and retain new teachers can shortchange the specialized needs of educators serving students with ...

Springfield Public Schools paraprofessionals are exploring an accelerated program to earn special education teaching degrees through Missouri State University. This partnership program allows ...

Special education teachers tend to have hefty workloads that can lead to stress and burnout. Principals may not be able to solve all their problems, but they can offer an important relief—emotional ...