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School Closures Hit Special Needs Hard
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Schools serving more students with special educational needs are closing at alarming rates, leaving kids like nine-year-old Blake—autistic and with ADHD—struggling with anxiety and isolation. Data reveals nearly 30% of students in shuttered schools have special needs, far above the 20% national average, as declining birth rates shrink student populations and funding. These closures disproportionately impact disadvantaged and neurodivergent children, forcing families into unfamiliar environments. While the government plans to repurpose school spaces and update support guidelines, financial strain continues to erode vital resources like teaching assistants, creating a complex crisis that demands urgent, compassionate reform.
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