US legal decision allows scaling back of disability protections

A legal decision has been reached that allows states to follow guidance from the Trump administration regarding the scaling back of disability protections. Specifically, this allows states to disregard the Olmstead mandate, which requires providing services in the “most integrated setting” within communities.

In separate educational developments, a survey of 36 experts regarding U.S. school improvements suggests that small-group tutoring, professional development focused on the science of reading, and universal pre-K are among the most beneficial changes for student outcomes, despite potential costs.