special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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The new state budget brought a little bit more money for special education but not much other change.
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Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Her tenure with the West Contra Costa Unified School District included three- to four-year stints as the principal at Nystrom, Wilson, Stege and Ohlone elementary schools before becoming a special education administrator and associate superintendent of business.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Since then, the family has created additional chairs, including one for Cara's mother-in-law, a special education teacher and another for their daughter’s preschool teacher.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Because people who have intellectual disabilities often need ongoing support throughout their lives, a clinical diagnosis can help get special education, home and community-based services.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
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Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Her tenure with the West Contra Costa Unified School District included three- to four-year stints as the principal at Nystrom, Wilson, Stege and Ohlone elementary schools before becoming a special education administrator and associate superintendent of business.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Since then, the family has created additional chairs, including one for Cara's mother-in-law, a special education teacher and another for their daughter’s preschool teacher.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Because people who have intellectual disabilities often need ongoing support throughout their lives, a clinical diagnosis can help get special education, home and community-based services.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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