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The Blog

Notes from the field on educator support and equity

Commentary, policy breakdowns, and practical guidance from Cyrkle B. Brent and the TBHE team.

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October 18, 2025

The Dept of Ed Just Gutted Special Education Resources. Here's What That Means for Your Neurodivergent Child and How Mission 139 Can Help.

The U.S. Department of Education is being dramatically downsized, and offices responsible for special education oversight are being cut. Here's what that means for your family, and how Mission 139 is responding.

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July 16, 2025

The Big, Beautiful Bill Is Here — But What Does It Actually Mean for Your Neurodivergent Child?

The "Big Beautiful Bill" includes major changes to education, tax credits, and Medicaid. Here's what it actually means for your neurodivergent child's IEP, 504 plan, and Medicaid-funded therapies, and how to prepare.

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