The Staying Centered Blog
Examining the White House’s Special Education Simplified Funding Program
Recently, the White House released its annual federal budget. If you're like me, this day usually comes and goes unnoticed. But, for the special education community, 2026 isn't like most years.
Your child’s special education services aren’t going away, despite the recent executive order
While it looks like special education programs are on shaky ground right now, they're more protected than you might think. So, hum that old tune from Schoolhouse Rock with me and let's look at why.
How an ugly cake helped me find my life’s work in special education
Making this chocolate cake with my students brought me to tears in a high school classroom. Looking back, it was just the (sticky) sign I needed to dedicate my career to special education.