There are 6 article(s) tagged Students with disabilities:

• February 2024

  • University of Memphis job fair welcomes high schoolers with disabilities

    The university’s Institute on Disability hosted the event to showcase post-graduation opportunities for young adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. 

    By Aisling Mäki February 23, 2024

• December 2023

  • U of M program aids students with intellectual disabilities

    Through TigerLIFE (Learning Independence Fostering Education and Employment), students receive a postsecondary education, gain employment and live independently in their communities.

    By Kambui Bomani December 06, 2023

• August 2022

  • One day, one test: How the new retention law overlooks children with learning disabilities

    Many third-grade students who fail their reading tests have learning disabilities, but Tennessee’s new retention law fails to address that reality, putting thousands of kids at risk of being held back.

    By David Waters August 20, 2022

• August 2021

  • U of M students petition for hybrid classes

    Some students at the University of Memphis are petitioning to make the hybrid model a permanent option for all courses. 

    By Daja E. Henry August 17, 2021

• November 2020

  • Memphis students with disabilities will return to classrooms in phases

    Shelby County Schools plans to phase in students with disabilities by their grade, some as early as Jan. 4 

    By Laura Faith Kebede November 08, 2020

• February 2019

  • State report: Collierville Schools disproportionately disciplined black students with disabilities

    The state flagged Collierville for disproportionately disciplining students with disabilities based on race. Collierville has appealed the decision. The state will not take action until after the appeal is reviewed.

    By Abigail Warren February 04, 2019