July 10, 2026 | More Students in Inclusive Classrooms, Preschool Pushout, and Special Education I...

This week on Special Education News & Noteworthy, we're covering five important stories shaping special education across the country: • 📚 New federal data shows more students with disabilities are learning in general education classrooms than ever before. (https://www.k12dive.com/news/more-stu...) • 📝 Atlanta Public Schools faces an investigation over allegations involving special education evaluations. (https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026...) • 🧸 A new report highlights the disproportionate suspension and expulsion of preschoolers with disabilities. (https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/...) • 🏫 We provide an update on Houston ISD's controversial special education restructuring and the ongoing federal civil rights investigation. (https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/ar...) • ⚖️ A former Texas special education teacher has been indicted on multiple felony charges involving alleged abuse of students with disabilities. (https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/former-...) As always, we discuss what these stories mean for families, educators, and advocates—and why they matter beyond the headlines. For links to all of this week's articles and our Special Education Insight on what makes a comprehensive special education evaluation, subscribe to our free newsletter here. (https://special-education-news-notewo...)