<em>Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry</em> | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library

Background Children who both bully other children and are victims of bullies (BVs) are at greater risk for externalizing and internalizing problems, poor academic outcomes, and increased involvement.....

doi.org

Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them

Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.

cbsnews.com

The ‘Science of Reading’ Movement Is Evolving. Is Math Next?

Schools can expect more change—and continued debate—as the push for evidence-based instruction continues.

edweek.org

NSF plans cuts to core science programmes to fund White House initiative

A proposed clawback of already distributed research funds comes as the US agency’s budget is already squeezed and it struggling to clear a backlog of grant applications.

nature.com

Who suffers when classrooms are disruptive

A recent study in the Journal of Educational Psychology examines the extent to which disruptive classroom environments contribute to children’s experiences of victimization (i.e., bullying) in element...

fordhaminstitute.org

Education Department eyes changes for measuring racial disparities in special education

The agency plans to amend the Equity in IDEA rule, worrying some advocates concerned about racial inequities in special education.

k12dive.com

Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism

New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.

theconversation.com

Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism

New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.

fllics.com

Wealthy Students More Likely to Get Disability Accommodations, Study Finds

Section 504 plans are one of the most important sources of disability services in schools. Why are well-off families their biggest beneficiaries?

the74million.org

Black, Hispanic, female and low-income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism

New research shows that for every 10 boys identified with autism, only about two girls in a comparable situation were identified.

theconversation.com

Bullying is common in elementary school – and it’s more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic

New research suggests that bullying prevention work should address the broader classroom environment, not just students’ individual characteristics and behaviors.

theconversation.com

SPP 206: Disparities in Disability Identification in U.S. Schools

YouTube video by School Psyched Podcast

youtube.com

APA PsycNet

psycnet.apa.org

UAlbany Professor Lauded for Excellence in Education Research

Paul Morgan, Director of the Institute for Social and Health Equity, received the 2026 Special Education Research Award from the Council for Exceptional Children — the largest international profession...

albany.edu

Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws – but our research shows limited change for struggling readers

Dyslexia laws are now nearly universal across the US. But the data shows that passing a law is not the same as improving how children learn to read.

theconversation.com

Younger-for-Grade Children are Not at Greater Likelihood for ADHD Diagnosis During Elementary School: Repeated Evidence of a Null Relative Age Effect - Eric Hengyu Hu, Stephen V. Faraone, Paul L. Morgan, 2026

Background: Prior work reports a relative age effect (RAE), in which children are more likely to be diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADH...

doi.org

The Disproportionality Series Part 1: A Conversation with Paul Morgan

In this episode of Dive In, Federico Waitoller starts a new series delving into the controversial issue of disproportionality in special education. Joining him is Paul Morgan, a noted figure renowned ...

divein.alitu.com

Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think

A teacher's gender doesn’t matter for young boys, national study shows

hechingerreport.org

For Decades, Students of Color Denied Dyslexia Diagnosis and Intervention

Undiagnosed dyslexia can manifest as behavior issues, which can disproportionately harm Black and brown kids in school and their mental health.

the74million.org

Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think

The teaching profession is one of the most female-dominated in the United States. Among elementary school teachers, 89 percent are women, and in kindergarten, that number is almost 97 percent. Many sociologists, writers and parents have questioned whether this imbalance hinders young boys at the start of their education. Are female teachers less understanding of boys’ need to horse around? Or would male role models inspire boys to learn their letters and times tables? Some advocates point to research that lays out why boys ought to do better with male teachers.

hechingerreport.org

Do male teachers make a difference? Not as much as some think

A teacher's gender doesn’t matter for young boys, national study shows

hechingerreport.org