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special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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McKeehan is a Jefferson County Public Schools special education teacher and associate principal for a private school.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 30 Oct. 2024
Daniel Grant-King, a special education teacher in Wake County Public Schools.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Instead, the Free Press identified two dozen programs, often operated by intermediate school districts, which are county-level districts charged with consolidating special education programs.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024
Tutoring programs already exist for students enrolled in schools that received D or F grades and Title I schools, as well as students receiving special education services.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1921, in the meaning defined above
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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