Washington Update

Dear Colleagues:

As always, I’m keeping a close eye on the latest developments in federal education policy that affect our field—especially around special education, equity, and access. Below are...

Dear Colleagues:

The Administration released its initial FY 2026 discretionary budget request—a 46-page “skinny budget”—marking the first step in what will be a months-long appropriations process...

Dear Colleagues:

As we enter spring, we’re also entering a period of rapid and consequential change in federal education policy. These updates can feel relentless—especially when the implications...

Dear Colleagues:

As we navigate the fast-shifting terrain of federal education policy under the Trump Administration, it’s becoming clear that we are entering a period of both volatility and...

Dear Colleagues:

As special education faculty, researchers, and future leaders, your voice has never been more critical. This week, we anticipated an Executive Order that would eliminate the U.S...