Project-based learning gives students a reason to learn. For youth who have struggled in traditional classrooms — often because of learning differences, trauma, or negative past experiences — PBL offers something different: relevance, ownership, and success they can see and feel. Here’s why it’s so effective: Project-based learning …
When news broke that the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) was being impacted by federal shutdowns and layoffs, many of us who serve students with disabilities felt our hearts sink. For therapeutic schools like iCan Dream Center, this office isn’t just …
Hey friends, Katie here. Every October, our nation observes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). It’s a time to recognize progress, reflect on barriers, and most importantly—to act. At iCan Dream Center, this month means more than awareness. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the businesses …
When I walk into school during Mexican American History Month, I feel something different in the air—it feels like me. The colors displayed, the music, and the way our teachers highlight leaders who look like my family—it all reminds me that I belong here. This week, …
When I wake up in the morning, my eyes open wide but my body feels heavy. The sunlight through the window is so bright it makes me squint. Mommy helps me get dressed, but the shirt feels scratchy on my skin and I don’t like …
