- Other -
National Special Education Day: Raise Awareness
Anywhere
December 2 is National Special Education Day in America. 7 million disabled students are enrolled in public schools. This was not possible 45 years ago.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law on November 29, 1975. This made education available to all American children, including those with disabilities. Prior to this, many kids with disabilities were denied access to education.
You can do your part to raise awareness for this important day when you...
-Tap "Join" above.
OPTION 1: Use #IDEA45Years on social media today to raise awareness for the creation of IDEA and the kids that have been helped since this law was made 45 years ago.
OPTION 2: On December 2nd, use #SpecialEducationDay to share how IDEA has positively impacted your own life or the life of someone you know on social media.
-Tap "Complete" below, and be sure to share to inspire others to get involved.
Build your helping network by inviting others to join.
Photo Credit: blog.schoolspecialty.com
Source: nationaldaycalendar.com, pewresearch.org, U.S. Department of Education
In an analysis of over 9 million elementary-age students, those that read for 15 minutes per day made accelerated gains in reading compared to students that read for less than 15 minutes per day. Still, more than half of all students do not get enough daily reading practice.
You can make a difference in the lives of students that struggle with reading when you...
-Tap "Join" above.
-Discover how to become a volunteer narrator or listener for Learning Ally at https://volunteers.learningally.org/Literature
-Tap "Complete" below, and be sure to share to inspire others to get involved.
Build your helping network by inviting others to join.
Photo Credit: Learning Ally
Source: weareteachers.com
On average in America, minority students and those students from poor or immigrant families leave school earlier and exhibit lower academic skills than their more privileged peers. Schools in poorer neighborhoods also receive less funding.
You can make a difference by adding your name in support of quality education for all when you...
-Tap "Join" above.
-Discover the details of the petition, and add your name to show support at https://actnow.io/uF8eHXv
-Tap "Complete" below, and be sure to share to inspire others to get involved.
Build your helping network by inviting others to join.
Photo Credit: prntexas.org
Source: stand.org, wtgrantfoundation.org, usnews.com
BSU athlete Duncan McLarty stepped up to help his community by delivering meals to those in need.
Our Blue Dream Bracelet not only looks great in the fall colors, it helps support education for refugees.
50% of profits provide the opportunity for education and advancement to refugees in the United States.
https://epimonia.com/collections/all/products/the-dream-bracelet
.
Did you know that more than half of all students don't get enough daily reading practice?
Tap "Education" above to find out what you can do to help struggling readers!
