Wondering on Wednesday: why does @instagram only auto-generate closed captions on mobile? Why doesn't this feature work on laptops and desktops too? #accessibility#a11y#ClosedCaptions
Such great news! @JulianaUrtubey3, a former @Understood teacher fellow who continues to mentor our current fellows, was just named National Teacher of the Year! Thank you for helping kids who learn and think differently thrive! #NTOY21#SpecialEducation#Teacher
The wait is over! The 2021 @CCSSO National Teacher of the Year is @JulianaUrtubey3. She is an incredible example of an educator making a difference in the lives of students who learn and think differently. Congratulations Juliana from Team Understood! https://t.co/j6zyATeefc
Today, inaugural poet Amanda Gorman, a youth poet laureate with speech and auditory processing issues is proof that learning and thinking differences are no barrier to success.
#Inauguration2021
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A new campaign from @UnderstoodOrg and @AmerAcadPeds encourages families to talk to their pediatrician when they suspect their child has learning and thinking differences.
Read about it at https://t.co/tgsYqfIcOA #LetsTakeNOTE
Comics helped Rossie Stone when he was a struggling reader and now he's using @DekkoComics to help struggling students. It was such a pleasure working with Rossie on a project for @UnderstoodOrg--happy to share his inspiring story!
"Take N.O.T.E. can help a parent look for patterns and then gives them advice on how to talk to their pediatrician...and engage the school to get the support they need." Thanks, @EducationWeek, for covering this free tool from @UnderstoodOrg and @AmerAcadPeds#LetsTakeNOTE
Students with undiagnosed learning disabilities may also be missing out on services and supports during distance learning.
A new digital guide aims to identify students missing out on special education services and supports during distance learning. https://t.co/LW5PNUceY1
Today, we’re proud to launch Take N.O.T.E., a digital tool with resources in English and Spanish for families to use when they notice their child struggling with behavior changes or are concerned about developmental delays. #LetsTakeNOTE https://t.co/NR5gypIkWH
Have any governors besides @jaredpolis come up with a plan to provide broadband to students who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch? Simple eligibility criteria + statewide effort = positive news! https://t.co/vGSiP2g3sP
Due to these accommodations, our Senior Expert @AmandaMorin has found that “students can step back and learn at their own pace, and also communicate with teachers in a more comfortable way."
Hey parents- Looking for a safe news show about Coronavirus for your kids? @LesterHoltNBC launched a new @NBCNightlyNews “Kids Edition” today. I got to ask my friend Bob at @UnderstoodOrg about school stuff. https://t.co/vfMW1yv7gJ
Are schools really closed if teachers keep teaching? This week’s coronavirus roundup is about schools taking home education to the next level. https://t.co/zaqlIU100R
Overwhelmed by all the learning apps? This week’s coronavirus roundup includes simple, low-tech ways to keep learning during the pandemic. #education#remotelearning#covid19
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We scoured the web for news stories and free resources that can help kids and adults who learn and think differently stay calm and be more productive.
#Covid_19#distancelearning#WFH https://t.co/xnxfQzTY1S
As a parent I know a lot of us are adjusting to teaching our kids at home and keeping them engaged and learning.
My friends at @UnderstoodOrg put together a great list of activities to do with your kids during this time 👇🏾
https://t.co/2iXbeNhDUx
To help you cut through the clutter, we're highlighting some of the week’s most important news and tools for #teachers, families, and employers. #coronavirus#OnlineTeaching#WFH https://t.co/1tKvjilAXh