special education
Americannoun
Sensitive Note
See special.
Etymology
Origin of special education
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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It was when Vicky was 18 and leaving special education that the family faced another round of challenges.
From BBC • May 14, 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
San Diego on Friday averted a one-day teachers strike planned later this month over union demands for more special education staffing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
Students can have mild, moderate, or severe symptoms and can be found in both general education and special education classes.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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