AFRO Intern
In many schools across the country, Black students with disabilities often rely on individualized education programs (IEPs) that are designed to give students the personalized support they need. But a shortage of trained staff in the classroom is making this support harder to provide.
According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics’ 2023-24 School Pulse Panel, 70 percent of K-12 public schools reported vacancies in special education teacher roles, making it one of the most understaffed subject areas in the country…