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Educational News Roundup, September 25, 2025

With a shut down looming, we’ll be keeping a close eye on how this impacts school policy. Here’s an overview of what’s been in the news Student Rights on the Ballot in VA In the forthcoming Virginia statewide elections, candidates exhibit significant discrepancies in their stances on LGBTQ policies, with issues like marriage equality and […]

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Educational News Round Up, September 11, 2025

Need some more bad news? The Department of Education’s decision to end discretionary grants for minority-serving institutions (MSIs) is a direct threat to equity in higher education. These funds have historically supported Hispanic-serving, predominantly Black, and Asian American and Pacific Islander–serving colleges, enabling them to provide tutoring, faculty training, and resources that benefit first-generation and […]

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The Thalamic Brain Circuit’s Impact on Sensations in School-aged Children

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains one of the most enigmatic developmental conditions affecting school-aged children. Recent scientific discoveries have provided deeper insights into the neurological underpinnings of this condition, focusing particularly on the brain’s thalamic circuitry. This week’s spotlight news on the science behind autism sheds new light on a thalamic brain circuit that could […]

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Navigating Autism Education: A Briefer

Autism education is a dynamic field evolving with new research findings and innovative teaching strategies. The latest research highlights both challenges and breakthroughs in understanding autism, especially regarding how educational strategies can be tailored to meet the unique needs of autistic students. Understanding Autism: Insights and Challenges Recent studies have shed light on the complexities […]

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Four Types of Autism: Understanding the New Findings and Their Impact on School Psychology

Recent groundbreaking research has identified four distinct subtypes of autism, each with unique genetic signatures and developmental paths. Researchers from Princeton University and the Simons Foundation utilized a powerful new computational method to analyze data from over 5,000 children with autism. These discoveries promise a revolution in the way autism is understood, diagnosed, and treated. […]

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Educational News Round Up, June 12, 2025

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Educational News Round Up, June 10, 2025

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Educational News Round Up, May 29, 2025

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Educational News Round Up, May 22, 2025

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Educational News Round Up, May 20, 2025

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