special education
Americannoun
Sensitive Note
See special.
Etymology
Origin of special education
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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“These kids could have been in the street or dead or not had the special education or help they needed.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Lynch, a former non-league football manager and founder of special education school NexGen Academy, was said to have suffered serious injuries to his eye.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Mosley suggested that instead of working to make a Kirk holiday, Kansas lawmakers could fully fund special education programs in the state, or address rural hospital closures or raise the minimum wage.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2026
In San Diego, the teachers’ union voted before winter break to authorize a one-day unfair labor practice strike on Feb. 26 if the San Diego Unified School District does not improve special education staffing.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
He told us that if we could find her the right kind of school, a school with a strong special education program, it would help immensely.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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