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
Teacher morale is increasingly important as states continue to struggle with teacher shortages, especially in hard-to-fill jobs like special education, science, technology, math, engineering and bilingual education.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 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
“But I don’t pay any attention to the special education side of her because I don’t ever see it,” he said.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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