Robert Osgood Boeken

The book explores the evolution of special education in American public schools over the past 120 years, highlighting its emergence as a distinct yet marginalized component of the education system. It chronicles how, throughout the 20th century, special education developed unique policies, practices, and identities, becoming increasingly diverse and inclusive. Osgood delves into the historical context of children's experiences in both formal and informal special education settings, shedding light on the complexities of their school lives.

Exploring Careers in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics serves as a career guide, providing information about education, certifications, and tools to help those making career decisions within the cybersecurity field.

Focusing on the education of disabled children in Boston during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the study highlights the city's role as a national leader in developing specialized programs. It examines various initiatives, including intermediate schools, ungraded classes, and groundbreaking services for deaf and mentally disabled students established between 1908 and 1913. Osgood analyzes the relationships between these programs and the evolving patterns of integration and segregation in special education, contributing to contemporary discussions on inclusion.