A new, wide-ranging study led by Michigan State University’s Todd Elder finds that a student’s race can play a significant role in whether or not they are identified with a disability.

Elder joins CPRE Knowledge Hub managing editor Keith Heumiller to discuss his study – which analyzed birth and education records for every child born in Florida over a ten-year span – and its potential implications for practitioners, policymakers, and future research.

Featured research: Todd E. Elder, David N. Figlio, Scott A. Imberman, and Claudia L. Persico. “School Segregation and Racial Gaps in Special Education Identification.” NBER Working Paper No. 25829 May 2019