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
It was when Vicky was 18 and leaving special education that the family faced another round of challenges.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“We don’t want to strike,” said Charmell Lee, a special education assistant and a member of Local 99.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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
Among the six, Mariela is in a category all her own: special education.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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