Somewhere between the middle/end of Kindergarten many children can be identified as at risk for reading failure.
However, the Ed system is not designed or equipped to do so and instead it is more aligned with the “wait and see” approach.
The problem is that when it comes to reading struggles the “gift of time” is a myth and that the longer we wait to provide kids with the supports and intervention, they need and deserve the harder it will be for them to close the reading gap between them and their grade level peers.
That is why kids’ best hope to prevent/overcome reading struggles is an informed teacher or an informed parent who is able to advocate for their kids in school and is able to support their child’s reading development outside of the school system if necessary.
Kids should not have to win the zip code lottery, or teacher lottery to receive the type of reading instruction they need and deserve.
"Within literacy, research shows dyslexia impacts millions of people across the country, specifically an estimated 1 in 5 Americans. Dyslexia is not about an individual’s intelligence but the need for specialized instruction and tools." https://t.co/RdcwjF9YUK
#BlackHistoryMonth is a time for celebration and awareness.
@DavidsonWSoc's Aleia Gisolfi-McCready reflects on what this means to her during February and beyond.
The Colgate Thirteen will perform live on @CBS Sunday, Jan. 7 when the @Packers take on the @ChicagoBears at Lambeau Field.
“It’s a pretty big event,” said Tommy Melgoza ’26. “The Thirteen hasn’t done this since we sang at the Superbowl in 1979."
https://t.co/4lSNgZ5A38
This "I'm protecting my players" narrative is familiar to those who cover college sports for a living. Coaches, ADs and media relations types control information by hiding behind "best interest of the players." It's nonsense. It's about PR and not wanting the program to look bad.
Exciting update! Can't attend the live sessions? Conference sessions will be recorded and available until Saturday, 11/11/23 at midnight. Please note, Dr. Bettina Love's keynote address will not be recorded. Save the date for a fantastic conference experience. See you there!
We lift our gazes not
To what stands between us, But what stands before us.
We close the divide,
Because we know to put
Our future first, we must first
Put our differences aside.
One common misconception about dyslexia is that it is rare, but it’s quite prevalent. Approximately 1 in 5 individuals may have some degree of dyslexia. This means that in an average classroom, there are likely to be students struggling with dyslexia-related challenges.