Welcome to the Lonnie Palmer Blog
Welcome to the Lonnie Palmer Blog, your trusted source for insights on education policy and special education. Here you’ll find articles covering school funding, special education strategies, and practical guidance for parents and educators working to improve education outcomes.
What You’ll Find on Our Blog
- Insights on education policy and special education
- Special education support strategies for parents and teachers
- Technology tools for special education classrooms and at home
- School funding and its impact on special education
- Student-centered strategies for effective learning
For additional insights, check out Education Week for policy updates and explore Understood.org for special education resources.
Student Test Score Comparisons by Country
Every few years, the world gets a snapshot of how students across different countries are performing. Through international testing programs like PISA and TIMSS, we
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Student Test Score Comparisons by Country
Every few years, the world gets a snapshot of how students across different countries are performing. Through international testing programs like PISA and TIMSS, we
How School Voucher Programs Impact Public Schools
How School Voucher Programs Impact Public Schools: The Real Cost of “Choice” School voucher programs are often introduced as a solution to failing schools a
The Illusion of Choice: Why School Choice Fails Urban Students
Introduction The concept of school choice in public education promises flexibility and freedom for families. But in reality, it often leaves behind the very students
Improving Transition Planning for Special Education Students
Introduction Improving transition planning for special education students is more than a school requirement it’s a launchpad for adult life. For students receiving special education
How Trauma Impacts Learning in Special Education
Introduction Understanding how trauma impacts learning in special education is crucial for educators and families alike. Students receiving special education services often have a history
Using Authentic Assessments in Special Education:
Introduction Using authentic assessments in special education offers a more accurate, empowering way to measure what students know and can do. Unlike standardized tests that
Zoning and Special Education Services Inequality
Introduction Zoning and special education services inequality are closely linked, shaping access to quality education, therapies, and resources for children with special needs. In the
Technology Tools to Help Special Education Students Learn
Introduction Using technology tools to help special education students learn is transforming classrooms and home environments, empowering students to engage actively in their learning and
Understanding IEPs for Parents of Special Needs Children
Introduction Understanding IEPs for parents of special needs children is essential for ensuring your child receives the services and support needed for success in school.
Transition Planning for Special Education Students
Introduction Transition planning for special education students is a critical process that prepares them for life after high school, whether that includes college, employment, or
How School Funding Impacts Special Education
Introduction Access to high-quality special education depends heavily on school funding. This article explores how school funding impacts special education, affecting staffing, services, and student
Effective Classroom Strategies for Special Education Teachers
Introduction Teaching students with disabilities takes creativity and structure. This article shares proven classroom strategies special education teachers can use to improve learning and build
How Parents Can Support Special Education at Home
Introduction Supporting your child’s special education at home is one of the most powerful ways to improve their progress, confidence, and independence. While schools provide
Why Politics Shapes Our Classrooms More Than We Realize
Politics in education affects your child’s classroom every day. When most people think about school, they think about textbooks, teachers, and test scores. But a
The cost of education is about to go up in the lone star state
Lonnie Palmer is a former math and science teacher, school principal, assistant superintendent for secondary instruction, school superintendent. The cost of education is about to
Push for school district boundaries shares same impetus as charter schools – segregation
An excerpt from The Politics of Education K-12, available on Amazon by Lonnie Palmer There is one thing stopping us from combining resources in schools
Secrecy killed the Common Core
An excerpt from The Politics of Education K-12, available on Amazon. by Lonnie Palmer One of the many things that contributed to the turmoil during
The well-funded but debilitating barnacle on public schools
An excerpt from The Politics of Education K-12 by Lonnie Palmer Soon after becoming a teacher in 1970, I remember reading that Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
Public School Unions: How They Impact School Budgets and Students
An excerpt from The Politics of Education K-12 by Lonnie Palmer Why FDR Opposed Public Union Negotiations When I started teaching in 1970, I learned
Does Special Education Spending Improve Outcomes?
Education like health care in the U.S. is significantly overpriced on a per pupil and per patient basis compared to comparable countries in the developed