Say Dyslexia Columbus

The Literacy Crisis in America disproportionately affects African American students -

Eric Brown on Twitter “This is a catastrophe of epic proportions. Here are the top twenty-five urban school districts with the percentage of black students and the proficiency rate of those student’s in the named district. ”

Truth! Have you been told "let's wait and see"?

Without doubt, the best tools to help those of us with dyslexia is early identification and evidence-based intervention underpinned by the science of reading.


Quote: Sarah Mitchell Inspired Education Services

Great to see!

NYC plans to screen nearly 200,000 students in the early grades to uncover struggling readers. Then what? Educators hope sizing up reading skills will help catch those who need extra help. Yet many reasons why kids fall behind early might persist.

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I was labeled the “dumb kid” in school because I couldn’t read. Their insult made me work harder than anyone to overcome my ‘weakness’ and prove to the world I wasn’t stupid. And it’s a large part of my success! Today I over-prepare for everything I do, and it shows up as confidence.

This!

When it comes to reading, a curriculum based on the ‘science of reading’ with the ability to identify early and provide intervention for those of us that struggle, is the only way to prevent more of us from falling into the ‘illiteracy river’.



Quote: Desmond Tutu

Yes!

I follow The Literacy Nest on IG and they shared this today. I agree.

Common myths about dyslexia -

There are many misconceptions about what dyslexia is and isn't. Here's five common myths about dyslexia debunked.