Education

Support Education Equality

NDRN believes in the right of all students, including those with disabilities, to an equitable and appropriate education in a safe environment, based on access to the general education curriculum. NDRN seeks to accomplish this goal through federal policy work and through the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Network, who enforce our nation's education laws on the state level.

Featured Publication

SR-Report2009

Restraint and Seclusion in Schools

This School Is Not Supposed to Hurt report examines the abusive use of restraint and seclusion in our nation’s schools. It outlines the problems associated with the use of restraint or seclusion, and details the proven risks to children associated with the use of these aversive techniques. The report goes on to propose solutions to the use of restraint or seclusion by highlighting the best practices in education and the use of positive behavioral supports.

Go to Report

Latest in Education

Submit site search
  • Education

    Department of Ed Must End Delay of Racial Discrimination Rule

    May 23, 2019

    On July 3, 2018, the Department of Education (ED) implemented a two-year delay of a rule circulated by the Obama administration intended to prevent racial discrimination in the education of students with disabilities. The rule, developed as the result of a long review process, was due to go into…

    Press Release
  • Education

    Disability Rights Group Supports Effort to End Improper Use of Restraint and Seclusion

    January 17, 2019

    NDRN applauds the announcement of an initiative out the U.S. Department of Education which will address the inappropriate use of restraint and seclusion and ensure compliance with federal laws.

    Press Release
  • Education

    Critical School Discipline Guidance Eliminated

    December 21, 2018

    Washington, DC - In January 2014, the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice jointly published a letter to schools explaining the right of school children to be free from racial discrimination in school discipline.

    Press Release