Georgia special education disputes surge as parents take legal action

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More parents are taking legal action against Georgia school districts over special education disputes, with cases often involving school officials accused of not following the law by allegedly failing to provide necessary resources for children.

The numbers tell the story. According to the Georgia Department of Education, due process hearing requests — which ask a mediator to formally decide whether a school violated special education law — have surged 141% over the past five years. The first two months of 2026 alone saw 111 hearings requested, nearly double all of 2021, which had 73 total.

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Disadvantaged pupils with SEND effectively shut out of high performing schools

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A new report, Selective Inclusion, from the Sutton Trust highlights the growing link between special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and socio-economic disadvantage in school admissions and highlights the scale of change needed if the Government is to deliver its vision for more children with SEND to be educated in mainstream schools.

The research shows that the highest-attaining schools admit just half as many disadvantaged pupils with SEND as the average comprehensive, and 35% fewer than live in their own catchment areas. Yet pupils with SEND who are not eligible for free school meals are not under-represented, underlining the role that disadvantage plays in who gets access to opportunity.

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Dyslexia Risk Screening in Kindergarten Schools

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About The Study: In this cohort study of 515 children followed from kindergarten through grades 1 and 4, distinct patterns of cognitive-linguistic deficits in kindergarten were associated with 2- to 5-fold increased risk for early- and late-emerging dyslexia. These findings provide a foundational evidence base to support the integration of developmentally sensitive screening into pediatric surveillance frameworks, facilitating early identification and a shift from reactive to preventive care, including for children at risk of late-emerging dyslexia.

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Project announcement – Dyslexic adults in the workplace

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We are delighted to be working with M·E·L Research again, this time on a new study exploring the experiences of adults with dyslexia in the workplace. This research will build a deeper understanding of how dyslexia impacts working lives, with a particular focus on employment, inclusion and participation. The study will generate robust evidence to help inform future policy and practice, and will ensure that the voices of those living with dyslexia are at the heart of the work.

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AI can personalise education for those who learn differently

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As schools explore how artificial intelligence can support teaching and learning, initiatives such as EtonHouse’s enterprise AI workspace invite a broader question: How might these technologies also support students who learn differently? (AI gender gap at work: Are women being left behind in Singapore’s AI push?, March 7).

For individuals with dyslexia and other learning differences, this development is particularly significant. Many of these students understand concepts well but struggle with the mechanics of reading and writing. AI tools can help reduce some of these barriers so that their thinking and understanding become more visible.

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