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The Differences Between IEPs and 504 Plans: A Special Education Explainer
Every student identified with a disability takes one of two paths—obtaining either an individualized education program (IEP) or a 504 plan—that determines…
How to Use AI on Your Money When You’re Concerned About Privacy
AI is powerful enough to analyze your finances in seconds and find things you’d probably miss It can also end up with…
Bumped From a Flight? Here’s What You Can Get
A couple weeks ago, we flew from Baltimore to Reno for a family vacation in nearby Lake Tahoe. I try to avoid…
What Is a Brushing Scam? What to Do If You Receive a Mystery Package
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…
Inside a Summer School Program for Special Education Students
Summer school programs can play an essential role in supporting students academically—and the needs are especially great for many special education students.…
More Students With Disabilities Are in General Education Classes. How’s That Working?
The percentage of students who have disabilities and spend a substantial portion of their school day in general education classes is rising,…
Students With Disabilities Are Spending More Time in Mainstream Classes
The number of students with disabilities who spend a substantial portion of their school day in general education classes is on the…
7 Real Ways I’ve Lowered My Car Insurance Bill
As prices go up on everything we pay for, it’s critical that we don’t overpay on any of the big bills we…
Everything You Can Borrow from the Library (And It’s Not Just Books)
I love our local library. We bring our kids, they feel like it’s Supermarket Sweep but for books, and it saves us…
Is It Safe to Put My Financial Documents into AI Tools?
By now you’ve probably seen people talk about how AI tools, like ChatGPT and Claude, can help you manage your finances. I’ve…