special education

noun

: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs

Examples of special education in a Sentence

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The Path Forward The challenges facing special education are daunting but not insurmountable. Scott White, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025 But not that long ago Molina was a central figure in a special education case that needlessly cost the district hundreds of thousands of dollars and put one family through misery for nearly three years. Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025 Fred Wilson, an 11th grade special education and social studies teacher at Egg Harbor Township High School, originally made the remarks on his Facebook page, which has since been deleted, the Press of Atlantic City reported. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025 Bilingual special education teacher Juliana Urtubey plays the role of Ms. Appleberry on the series. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for special education

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of special education was in 1921

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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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special education

noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs

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