Stories by Jonaki Mehta

Jonaki Mehta
Correspondent, Education
By Jonaki Mehta
As America turns 250, one museum makes history possible to touch
Jonaki Mehta | Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Federal law requires most museums and other buildings to be accessible to people with disabilities. But access to what's actually inside is often still limited.

By Jonaki Mehta
Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rightsJonaki Mehta, Cory Turner | Jun 16, 2026, 5:04 PM UTC

By Jonaki Mehta
Screens are leaving schools fast, though some students with disabilities rely on themJonaki Mehta | Jun 4, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

By Jonaki Mehta
Overworked and understaffed: Special ed teachers turn to AI for helpJonaki Mehta | May 20, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

By Jonaki Mehta
Linda McMahon punches back at senators questioning Education Department cutsJonaki Mehta, Sequoia Carrillo | Apr 28, 2026, 10:18 PM UTC

Trump administration delays rule aimed at improving disability access in schools
Schools, colleges and other public institutions originally had until this week to make online content accessible to people with disabilities. Now, the Justice Department has delayed that deadline.
Jonaki Mehta | Apr 22, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC



