# Special Ed Bias: Accountability, Placement Challenges, and the Data Gap

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Published: 2025-12-08T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The US Department of Education has ended accountability measures for disproportionality in special education, bringing to light the systemic bias in student placement. This episode explores the critical challenges this creates: risks of misallocated resources, increased student stigma, and links to the school-to-prison pipeline.  The Educate U.S. podcast is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC. & Positively Tea.  Enjoy a cup of the best tasting coffee (and tea!) while listening to Stacey & Patrice break down the latest from the world of education & beyond! Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1k3n0 & use their promo code EDUCATEUS for 20% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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