The Education Week Spotlight, Knock Down the Barriers to Inclusive Literacy Instruction, is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors.
For students with disabilities, strong literacy instruction is often the gateway to fuller participation in school. This collection of articles explores the policies, practices, and leadership needed to ensure access. It examines the barriers that limit students鈥� access to tools and instruction, from funding cuts affecting deaf and blind students to compliance challenges for English learners with disabilities. It also highlights promising approaches, including dismantling segregated classrooms, creating schools where students with special needs are not singled out, and ensuring educational technology is accessible to all learners. Together, the stories underscore a central message: equitable access to literacy-rich instruction, inclusive environments, and the right supports can help students with disabilities thrive academically and socially.