How Are Deaf Schools Funded?

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Deaf schools, which provide specialized educational environments for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, are funded through a variety of sources. These sources include state and federal funding, as well as private donations and charitable organizations. Public Funding State Funds State tax revenues are a primary source of funding for public schools,. . . + Read More

Why are Deaf Schools Closing?

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In recent years, there has been a concerning trend of Deaf schools closing. This is due to a complex mix of factors, including the push for mainstreaming, funding challenges, and declining enrollment. Mainstreaming and Inclusion Shift Towards Mainstream Education There’s been a significant movement towards integrating Deaf children into mainstream. . . + Read More

Deaf Education: Oral vs Manual

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Did you know that Alexander Graham Bell was a teacher at a deaf school in Boston? He was fluent in American Sign Language. His philosophy for the Deaf was advocating oralism. Bell took part in many historic events that nearly caused American Sign Language (ASL) to become extinct. Edward Miner. . . + Read More