Stern Center for Language and Learning

10/09/2026

Dyslexia help, close to home 💙 Save this post for later:

Vermont Family Network has learning disability resources and a family support line: https://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/what-we-do/resources/topics/learning-disabilities/
The IDA Northern New England Alliance offers free "READ for Parents" sessions for families in ME, VT & NH: https://dyslexiaida-nnea.org/
The Stern Center for Language and Learning offers evaluations and structured literacy instruction: https://sterncenter.org

10/09/2026

Another inspiring story! Check out Cora’s podcast linked in the article >>>

Middle schooler Cora Walsh of Long Island, N.Y., has won the 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge with a story about her journey with dyslexia.

10/08/2026

That's what Structured Literacy is: explicit, systematic teaching of how language works. It's at the heart of what we do at the Stern Center.
📖 Source: IDA, "Dyslexia at a Glance," https://dyslexiaida.org/dyslexia-at-a-glance/

10/07/2026

In 2024, about 40% of U.S. 4th graders scored below NAEP Basic in reading. That's the highest share since 2002. The good news is that early screening and structured literacy instruction work. Every child can learn to read with the right teaching.
📊 Source: National Assessment Governing Board, 2024 Nation's Report Card, https://www.nagb.gov/news-and-events/news-releases/2025/nations-report-card-decline-in-reading-progress-in-math.html

10/06/2026

Learners with dyslexia who get effective phonological awareness and phonics instruction in kindergarten and 1st grade have significantly fewer problems learning to read. Early help changes the path. Help is here: https://sterncenter.org/learning-services-and-programs/tutoring-services/

10/05/2026

In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month we are resharing former Board Member Sean Plasse's powerful personal story about overcoming Dyslexia - read it here: https://sterncenter.org/my-stern-center-story-sean-plasse/

Personalized learning for kids. Stuctured literacy training for educators.

10/02/2026

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month - all month, we will be sharing resources and stories related to some of our core services here at the Stern Center - diagnosing, teaching learners and instructing educators about Dyslexia.






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09/25/2026

This , we're sharing photos from the big announcement celebration recently - The Blanche Podhajski Institute for Learner Success. Read more about the Institute and it's future impact here: https://sterncenter.org/learning-services-and-programs/blanche-podhajski-institute-for-learner-success/
Photos by Owen Leavy

09/21/2026

Big, exciting news! Announcing the Blanche Podhajski Institute for Learner Success - a $3 million endowment. “Today, the learners we serve and their families, schools, and communities, are once again stronger because of Blanche and the Stern family–the path they opened then, and their generosity now. These gifts show us the way to a future where success with learning is affordable for all families. I’m deeply grateful,” said Dr. Laurie Quinn, Stern Center President.
Read more here: https://sterncenter.org/announcing-the-blanche-podhajski-institute-for-learner-success/

Personalized learning for kids. Stuctured literacy training for educators.

09/18/2026

This , we look to the future, where dreams become reality. If you know someone who is struggling this school year, we can help. https://sterncenter.org/learning-services-and-programs/tutoring-services/