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.
How Charter School Adverse Selection Impacts Public Education
Education reform has become one of the most debated topics in America. While supporters of charter schools often highlight test scores and graduation rates, many
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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