Ivy League schools see explosion in disability accommodations. Special status includes more exam time, mom in classroom. Is the system being worked?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 28.7% of U.S. adults have a disability, but on these ...
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Testing Accommodations for Students With Learning Disabilities

Testing accommodations play a critical role in ensuring equity and validity in the assessment of students with learning disabilities. These adjustments—ranging from extended time and alternative test ...
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Students with learning disabilities can now easily ask for testing accommodations

AUSTIN (KXAN) — This month, Austin Independent School District sophomores are getting their PSAT scores, a test students take to help prepare for the SAT. It can be an intimidating exam for any ...

Nearly half of UC Berkeley student accommodations are for 'emotional' disabilities

UC Berkeley data shows over 40% of disability accommodations go to students with psychological conditions, as accommodations, ...