Every student identified with a disability takes one of two paths—obtaining either an individualized education program (IEP) or a 504 plan—that determines the support services they receive in school.On the surface, IEPs and 504 plans are similar: They are both designed to ensure...
AI is powerful enough to analyze your finances in seconds and find things you’d probably miss It can also end up with enough information to know every aspect of your financial life. So, how do you get the benefits without giving away more than you’re comfortable with? The...
A couple weeks ago, we flew from Baltimore to Reno for a family vacation in nearby Lake Tahoe. I try to avoid connections but we didn’t have a choice on this one, we had to go through Denver. As you can imagine, the (im)perfect storm hit....
If you ever get a mysterious package and can’t figure out why, it’s possible you’re a victim of a brushing scam. A scammer got your name and address, sent you a real package, and will use that information to file a 5-star review somewhere. Sometimes, the...
Summer school programs can play an essential role in supporting students academically—and the needs are especially great for many special education students.EdWeek recently visited a summer program at Bell Graham in St. Charles, Illinois to get a window how teachers try to support...
The percentage of students who have disabilities and spend a substantial portion of their school day in general education classes is rising, prompting experts, advocates, and the general public to call on school districts to ensure those students have enough support to be...
The number of students with disabilities who spend a substantial portion of their school day in general education classes is on the rise, according to a new report from a government watchdog agency. But the increases in general education classroom time for students...
As prices go up on everything we pay for, it’s critical that we don’t overpay on any of the big bills we get. While you can’t do much about your rent or your mortgage, one big annual bill that deserves attention is insurance. I’ve made it...
I love our local library. We bring our kids, they feel like it’s Supermarket Sweep but for books, and it saves us money and clutter around the house. The other day, I went in and saw a whole display for art you could borrow. These were...
By now you’ve probably seen people talk about how AI tools, like ChatGPT and Claude, can help you manage your finances. I’ve played around with it a little bit but find that I prefer to use AI powered apps instead. Uploading a bunch of documents...