By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. One of the most dramatic proposals in recent history is President Trump’s renewed push to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. On February 12, 2025, he announced his
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. For families of students with disabilities, school isn’t just about grades or report cards—it’s about access, support, and the chance to thrive--whether alongside their general education peers, in
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Fair treatment of students with disabilities in schools remains a critical issue for parents, educators, and advocates alike. Federal laws like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), among others, offer some key protections to make sure children with disabilities receive necessary support without discrimination or unfair discipline. Understanding these
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Last week, I wrote a blog post titled, “Addressing Staffing Shortages in Special Education,” which focused on ways that school districts can successfully recruit special education teachers during a
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. People with autism and their families have been pushing Congress to pass the Autism CARES Act of 2024. That’s why December 16, 2024 was such a special day.
By Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. As you are aware, Donald Trump was recently elected President of the United States, and he takes the oath of office on January 20, 2025. He has not
US Dept. of Ed Proposes Grants of $30M for State Assessments and $149M for Student Literacy Programs
Blog by Lateefah S. Williams, Esq. Last month, the U.S. Department of Education put out a press release announcing “$179 million in grants focused on supporting academic acceleration for every child,” including 30
Yay! Some of your children are going back to school. I know it has been a rough year and those children that are returning to in person learning are super excited. And so
I want to first apologize for not blogging for so long. I have started to Video blog and have a new You Tube Channel. I plan to start blogging here again also. Some
MCPS Superintendent of schools just send an email stating that MCPS will be virtual only for the entire first semester of the 2020-21 school year. Dr. Smith specifically says schools will "remain in
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