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"Question: What percentage of students with disabilities are educated in regular classrooms? Response: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), enacted in 1975, mandates that children and youth ages 3-21 with disabilities be provided a free and appropriate public school education. In fall 2013, some 95 percent of 6- to 21-year-old students with disabilities were served in regular schools; 3 percent were served in a separate school for students with disabilities; 1 percent were placed in regular private schools by their parents; and less than 1 percent each were served in one of the following environments: in a separate residential facility, homebound or in a hospital, or in a correctional facility. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2016). Digest of Education Statistics, 2015 (NCES 2016-014), Chapter 2."

Colleges are taking advantage of the fact that more and more students are wanting to attend and get a degree. So many people are willing to pay full price, that soaring prices are the least of their worries. The broadened list of programs, amenities, and higher staff salaries are allowed by this demand and ,therefore, greatly accepted by schools. Clark, K. (2016) An overview of the basic reasons behind the rising cost of college tuition. Available at: https://www.thebalance.com/rising-cost-college-education-795383 (Accessed: 12 September 2016). In-text citations: (Clark, 2016)

Healthcare Finance News is a top notch news source for healthcare finance issues covering all aspects of the industry to assist the healthcare providers and customers with important information and decisions. This article focuses on the top ten issues we will face in 2016 as reported by Pricewaterhouse Cooper's Health Research Institute and gives a very general summary of each issue.

Solutions 2016 is an arsenal of today's best conservative policy recommendations for those fighting on the front lines of American political life, whether by running for office or simply being an active citizen in their community.

There's a problem arising among the millennial generation, a generation that values art and culture. But it's beginning to take a turn, it doesn't like any form of authoritarian figure, whether it be from the left or right. These are the people who stand up against false grievances and over exaggerated remarks towards race, color, and gender.

This is completely true, this generation has been so manipulated by the media, which they have depended on so fiercely as of late, that they will listen to anything they hear, and automatically believe they are experts in the field. People need to educate themselves, and grow up, and fast, because a generation of socialist, social justice warriors, that are uneducated, and have a twisted sense of justice have risen.

The article covers the announcement of Obama's gun debate in 2016. It talks about the many concerns of gun restrictions as well as President Obamas proposal on these issues and more.

I love the fact that Arizona is a right to carry state. I think the biggest thing that people need to think about is this.. Most people that commit crimes with guns did not go to their local Wal-mart and buy a gun and go kill someone. Most people that use guns for violence came across those guns illegally. Whether they were stolen or bought from an illegal arms seller, they were obtained illegally. These are the guns that need to be controlled, not the ones that were legally obtained.

The rising suicide rates across the globe are disturbing. Over the past 45 years, the suicide rates have risen by 60%, they have nearly doubled, and are getting worse every year. As of 2016, a person commits suicide every 40 seconds, and the CDC believes that that number will rise to one every 20 seconds by 2020, a disturbing figure. The phenomenon has had little explanation as to cause, however i believe it is the fall in the number of people of faith, or religion. Over the past 50 years, more and more people have lost faith, and crime rates, and suicide rates have skyrocketed. But that is just a theory.

We all are aware and know how scary suicide can be but it is heartbreaking to know that every year the growing rate is rising. We see on the news and on social media that teens are committing suicide but we need to realize that it is not just teens, its all people. The best thing we can do for those who have thought of committing suicide is to be there and listen to them when help is needed.

It's sad to hear about how often suicide happens. I wasn't aware of how bad it actually was. There are many different reasons people decide to take their life away. All we can really do is to try to be there for anyone who needs help and show people that you care. Sometimes it can be from the people we least expect.

U.S. News and World Report is a leading provider of news and information focusing on topics that help improve the quality of its readers life. This particular article explains some issues in detail that we face as a nation with regards to racism. It also pushes to motivate more conversation and communication about the topic so we can improve upon the quality of living in our currently race driven society.

This article talks about a the racial problems we still have in the US.

In 2010, A report by the Treatment Advocacy Center discovered a seventeen percent decrease in the number of available psychiatric beds, and psychiatric facilities. The funding for mental health resources is still continuing to be cut. Back in 1955, there was more funding for the mentally ill, and more housing. Today, we are are given less than half of the funding we were then. We currently have 13 beds for 100,000 people. Where as in 1955 there were 50 beds for 100,000 people. The Mental Health Reform Act of 2016 is bringing the United States one step closer to providing more adequate help for the mentally ill. Such as, more funding for at risk populations.

This article talks about how millions of young adults are trying to avoid of getting hit with a fine because they do not have insurance. People are getting fined due to not having any insurance. For 2016, the fine nearly doubled being 695$.

In this article, the author brings to light the new problems being seen when it comes to gay rights since the law was passed making gay marriage legal in the United States. Some think that passing this has has actually made it easier to discriminate against LGBT citizens.

Opioid addiction is on the rise due to a health care system that emphasizes minimizing pain and suffering. Its lasting affects had a death toll of 64,000 in 2016. This is a leading discussing amongst political parties and the Trump Administration.

This website highlights Amnesty International's goals and campaigns for the next couple of years. Freedom and equal rights for all, while responding to the most glaring crises. Taking injustice personal seems to be the best way to think about humanity, in my opinion.

This article explains the levels of poverty experienced in the United States as of 2016. It explains the % of Americans with disabilities living in poverty, as well as the races that are most impacted.

This article gives a few examples of reporters being persecuted in some countries. There's examples from being arrested, to sentenced over 400 lashes for publishing "false information."

After months of deliberation, Russia and the United States have put aside their differences to accomplish a common goal; saving Syria. With the combined military power of both nations, they hope to accomplish removal of the Islamic jihadists that reside there, recruiting remaining citizens for establishments such as Isis, and restore it to the refugees forced to flee.

According to the International Labor Organizations, the United States is one of only two countries that do not guarantee paid leave for new mothers. This is surprising as we live in a country with such great freedoms, yet so many new mothers are forced to choose between earning an income and caring for their new baby. While there are many corporations who are beginning to offer this benefit (as well as paternity leave), the organizations in our country, as a whole, are not making this a priority.

America is the land where all your hopes and dreams can come true. Anyone with a drive to learn more should have an equal and fair opportunity to attend college. We could only fantasize about free college education. Student debt is expected to rise from $35,000 to $45,000 in the next generation and will only continue to go up. A college degree is worth so much more than a college degree. A good education is valuable. Although the price may be high, you will be rewarded by help for the future. Joseph, M. (2013) It's too expensive to go to college anymore. Available at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marc-joseph/its-too-expensive-to-go-t_b_3935231.html (Accessed: 12 September 2016). In-text citations: (Joseph, 2013)

Families of children with special needs are upset with the Success Academy charter Schools and are even suing them. The schools have discriminated against the children and have put the children and families down. Though this is very discouraging to the families and students, they are not giving up.