UDL (Universal Design for Learning)

What it means

A framework for designing learning environments and materials that are accessible to all students from the start, rather than retrofitted for individual needs. Increasingly influential across many school systems.

Term details

Category: education

Regional use: us, general

Last source check: July 28, 2026

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