Nate Stevenson
@natestevenson.bsky.social
Associate Prof of Special Education @KentState.
Ph.D. @MSUCollegeOfEd.
Researcher. Teacher educator. Co-editor https://journals.sagepub.com/home/aei
Ph.D. @MSUCollegeOfEd.
Researcher. Teacher educator. Co-editor https://journals.sagepub.com/home/aei
Same. My students this semester have been considerably more engaged and motivated than at any point in the past several years.
For what it's worth, my experience was the exact opposite.
I found my students this semester to be more engaged and excited about the work than they have been in years.
I found my students this semester to be more engaged and excited about the work than they have been in years.
Hearing, and seeing, many university professors express despair, of this sort, this fall. Faculty are famously headstrong and truculent, if sometimes grouchy. But this affect is new. ’ve never seen the widespread descent into sorrow before, that I am seeing now.
December 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Same. My students this semester have been considerably more engaged and motivated than at any point in the past several years.
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"Fifty years ago, Ed Martin helped write the law that made clear to all states and all public schools: Children with disabilities deserve better. The law, he says, was "an affirmation of the values of the country."
He hopes that's still true."
www.npr.org/2025/12/03/n...
He hopes that's still true."
www.npr.org/2025/12/03/n...
50 years after the birth of special education, some fear for its future under Trump
The Trump administration has fired, or tried to fire, many of the federal staff who manage and enforce federal disability law in schools.
www.npr.org
December 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
"Fifty years ago, Ed Martin helped write the law that made clear to all states and all public schools: Children with disabilities deserve better. The law, he says, was "an affirmation of the values of the country."
He hopes that's still true."
www.npr.org/2025/12/03/n...
He hopes that's still true."
www.npr.org/2025/12/03/n...
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This indiscriminate dismantling of education research has been plaguing my colleagues & dear friends all year. Eliminating the penny spent on education research will do nothing for the federal debt but will continue US decline in world rankings.
December 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
This indiscriminate dismantling of education research has been plaguing my colleagues & dear friends all year. Eliminating the penny spent on education research will do nothing for the federal debt but will continue US decline in world rankings.
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
It is deeply frustrating that I have to sift through 4 full pages of “simple/easy” recipes that cut corners before I can find the proper recipe I’m looking for.
I don’t begrudge anyone that wants the simple version. But damn, the paid placement has made proper search near impossible.
I don’t begrudge anyone that wants the simple version. But damn, the paid placement has made proper search near impossible.
November 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
It is deeply frustrating that I have to sift through 4 full pages of “simple/easy” recipes that cut corners before I can find the proper recipe I’m looking for.
I don’t begrudge anyone that wants the simple version. But damn, the paid placement has made proper search near impossible.
I don’t begrudge anyone that wants the simple version. But damn, the paid placement has made proper search near impossible.
Have I ever dropped Rush lyrics into feedback on a student's paper? Yes I have.
Do I think they recognize the reference? Eh. Sometimes they surprise me.
Will I do it again? For sure.
Do I think they recognize the reference? Eh. Sometimes they surprise me.
Will I do it again? For sure.
November 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Have I ever dropped Rush lyrics into feedback on a student's paper? Yes I have.
Do I think they recognize the reference? Eh. Sometimes they surprise me.
Will I do it again? For sure.
Do I think they recognize the reference? Eh. Sometimes they surprise me.
Will I do it again? For sure.
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If you're the parent of a disabled kid, I just want to tell you I know it's hard and I know you feel like you're failing constantly, but you're doing it and you're doing the best you can and your kid absolutely loves you for it.
November 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
If you're the parent of a disabled kid, I just want to tell you I know it's hard and I know you feel like you're failing constantly, but you're doing it and you're doing the best you can and your kid absolutely loves you for it.
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Check out all the awesome podcasts and infographics from the @cldintl.bsky.social Leadership Academy - council-for-learning-disabilities.org/cohort-13s-l...
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Check out all the awesome podcasts and infographics from the @cldintl.bsky.social Leadership Academy - council-for-learning-disabilities.org/cohort-13s-l...
Is it good or bad if writing the response to reviewers takes considerably longer than the revision itself?
November 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Is it good or bad if writing the response to reviewers takes considerably longer than the revision itself?
This is going in my promotion file.
October 29, 2025 at 1:58 AM
This is going in my promotion file.
Does anyone else have students that apologize too much?
I've noticed a big increase in students apologizing for things like, "bothering" me during office hours, mediocre performance on a quiz, asking questions about an assignment, or getting feedback on work. None of these require an apology.
I've noticed a big increase in students apologizing for things like, "bothering" me during office hours, mediocre performance on a quiz, asking questions about an assignment, or getting feedback on work. None of these require an apology.
October 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Does anyone else have students that apologize too much?
I've noticed a big increase in students apologizing for things like, "bothering" me during office hours, mediocre performance on a quiz, asking questions about an assignment, or getting feedback on work. None of these require an apology.
I've noticed a big increase in students apologizing for things like, "bothering" me during office hours, mediocre performance on a quiz, asking questions about an assignment, or getting feedback on work. None of these require an apology.
Something happened this morning during a lecture that I was simply not prepared for. 1/4
I was invited to give a talk about special ed, inclusion, and dyslexia to students at the American University of Central Asia. It was a delightful group that was very engaged.
I was invited to give a talk about special ed, inclusion, and dyslexia to students at the American University of Central Asia. It was a delightful group that was very engaged.
October 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Something happened this morning during a lecture that I was simply not prepared for. 1/4
I was invited to give a talk about special ed, inclusion, and dyslexia to students at the American University of Central Asia. It was a delightful group that was very engaged.
I was invited to give a talk about special ed, inclusion, and dyslexia to students at the American University of Central Asia. It was a delightful group that was very engaged.
Conference registration rates are outta control.
I just got an email with a rate of $700 for a 2 day conference. Utterly absurd.
I just got an email with a rate of $700 for a 2 day conference. Utterly absurd.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Conference registration rates are outta control.
I just got an email with a rate of $700 for a 2 day conference. Utterly absurd.
I just got an email with a rate of $700 for a 2 day conference. Utterly absurd.
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Donald Trump is trying to fire nearly every federal worker who supports special needs education.
It’s kids with disabilities who will suffer.
The cruelty is the point.
It’s kids with disabilities who will suffer.
The cruelty is the point.
Donald Trump is trying to fire nearly every federal worker who supports special needs education.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Donald Trump is trying to fire nearly every federal worker who supports special needs education.
It’s kids with disabilities who will suffer.
The cruelty is the point.
It’s kids with disabilities who will suffer.
The cruelty is the point.
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ACTION ALERT: Department of Education has nearly wiped out OSERS—offices essential to ensuring students with disabilities receive the services they’re guaranteed under IDEA. Congress must act NOW. Tell lawmakers: Restore OSEP. Protect IDEA. #4SpecialEducation
exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...
exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...
October 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
ACTION ALERT: Department of Education has nearly wiped out OSERS—offices essential to ensuring students with disabilities receive the services they’re guaranteed under IDEA. Congress must act NOW. Tell lawmakers: Restore OSEP. Protect IDEA. #4SpecialEducation
exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...
exceptionalchildren.org/lac?vvsrc=/C...
The CLD Floyd G. Hudson Award for 2026 goes to Dr. Erica Lembke of Mizzou. @cldintl.bsky.social
Congratulations Dr. Lembke!
cehd.missouri.edu/person/erica...
Congratulations Dr. Lembke!
cehd.missouri.edu/person/erica...
Erica Lembke – College of Education & Human Development
The College of Education & Human Development (Mizzou CEHD) prepares and supports professionals in education, information, lifespan, and intervention sciences that improve the quality of life and econo...
cehd.missouri.edu
October 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The CLD Floyd G. Hudson Award for 2026 goes to Dr. Erica Lembke of Mizzou. @cldintl.bsky.social
Congratulations Dr. Lembke!
cehd.missouri.edu/person/erica...
Congratulations Dr. Lembke!
cehd.missouri.edu/person/erica...
The 47th Council for Learning Disabilities Conference kicks off with an address from President Apryl Poch.
October 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The 47th Council for Learning Disabilities Conference kicks off with an address from President Apryl Poch.
Gearing up this morning to work with the newest cohort of candidates in the @cldintl.bsky.social Leadership Institute. It's always a pleasure working with future leaders in the field.
October 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Gearing up this morning to work with the newest cohort of candidates in the @cldintl.bsky.social Leadership Institute. It's always a pleasure working with future leaders in the field.
Just arrived in Salt Lake City for the The Council for Learning Disabilities Conference. Really looking forward to my first conference as VP. @cldintl.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Just arrived in Salt Lake City for the The Council for Learning Disabilities Conference. Really looking forward to my first conference as VP. @cldintl.bsky.social
Texas was responsible for the largest systematic denial of SpEd services since 1975, in direct contradiction of federal law.
For those who think state control is good, be aware that Texas got in trouble for creating a cap for the number of students who could be identified for special education:
Texas Illegally Denied Education To Students With Disabilities, Feds Report
Texas failed to make special education services available to all students with disabilities who needed it, according to a report released Thursday by the…
www.keranews.org
October 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Texas was responsible for the largest systematic denial of SpEd services since 1975, in direct contradiction of federal law.
Reminder everyone: This is the final day to submit proposal for @badar-kauffman.bsky.social 2026!
Submit your proposal today!
www.kent.edu/ehhs/sped/ba...
Submit your proposal today!
www.kent.edu/ehhs/sped/ba...
Badar-Kauffman Conference | Special Education | Kent State University
Badar-Kauffman 2026 will take place at the Kent State Hotel and Conference Center March 25-27.
www.kent.edu
October 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Reminder everyone: This is the final day to submit proposal for @badar-kauffman.bsky.social 2026!
Submit your proposal today!
www.kent.edu/ehhs/sped/ba...
Submit your proposal today!
www.kent.edu/ehhs/sped/ba...
Just to be clear, this is how fraud works, not how science works.
RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."
October 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Just to be clear, this is how fraud works, not how science works.
Me: Alright let's knock out this review with the super interesting title.
[Clicks to open the PDF and sees the manuscript is 57 pages (not counting supplementary files)]
Me:...
[Clicks to open the PDF and sees the manuscript is 57 pages (not counting supplementary files)]
Me:...
a man in a tuxedo and bow tie is standing in front of a microphone .
ALT: a man in a tuxedo and bow tie is standing in front of a microphone .
media.tenor.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Me: Alright let's knock out this review with the super interesting title.
[Clicks to open the PDF and sees the manuscript is 57 pages (not counting supplementary files)]
Me:...
[Clicks to open the PDF and sees the manuscript is 57 pages (not counting supplementary files)]
Me:...
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Kent State is looking for a new directer for our Behavior Intervention Specialists Certificate Program (aka BCBA).
It's a great opportunity with a very fast timeline for application, review, and hiring.
Check it out!
jobs.kent.edu/jobs/faculty...
It's a great opportunity with a very fast timeline for application, review, and hiring.
Check it out!
jobs.kent.edu/jobs/faculty...
Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo - Kent Campus - Kent, Ohio, United States
Job Title:
Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo
Physical Location:
Kent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary:
Basic Function:
Kent State University (KSU) is seeking a qualified, student-centered No...
jobs.kent.edu
September 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Kent State is looking for a new directer for our Behavior Intervention Specialists Certificate Program (aka BCBA).
It's a great opportunity with a very fast timeline for application, review, and hiring.
Check it out!
jobs.kent.edu/jobs/faculty...
It's a great opportunity with a very fast timeline for application, review, and hiring.
Check it out!
jobs.kent.edu/jobs/faculty...
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Few things are as persistent and widespread in U.S. education as shortages of special educators. As a former Pre-K and K teacher, I wish I'd had more training related to learning differences.
Trump admin cancels special ed grant to UNC-CH to train future Pre-K teachers across NC
It's part of the U.S. Department of Education's crackdown on grants promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. #nced
www.wunc.org/education/20...
It's part of the U.S. Department of Education's crackdown on grants promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. #nced
www.wunc.org/education/20...
Trump admin cancels special ed grant to UNC-CH to train future Pre-K teachers across NC
It's part of the U.S. Department of Education's crackdown on grants promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
www.wunc.org
September 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Few things are as persistent and widespread in U.S. education as shortages of special educators. As a former Pre-K and K teacher, I wish I'd had more training related to learning differences.