special education

noun

: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs

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The bill also prioritizes special education families and families at 200% of the poverty line. Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 At the start of July, JCPS had approximately 170 job postings for instructional assistants and of those, 115 were for special education positions. Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 July 2025 Of those, 115 were for special education positions, according to a presentation given to school board members by district human resources staff. Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025 As of November 2024, the district had estimated a shortage of 31 special education teachers. Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for special education

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First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of special education was in 1921

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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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special education

noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs

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