Dyslexia in the News
Nike’s Chief of Design Doodles All Day
In the latest installment of this series that goes inside the private working worlds of designers, John Hoke, …
Read MoreHelping Students Realize Their Most Capable Selves
Most of us have had an experience where an adult—a parent, a teacher or a coach—thought of us …
Read MoreHow American schools fail kids with dyslexia
There are proven ways to help people with dyslexia learn to read, and a federal law that’s supposed …
Read MoreUnderstand Rules for Teaching Students with Dyslexia
Two years ago, the California Legislature passed AB1369 requiring the state Department of Education to bring together a …
Read MoreIn California push to help students with dyslexia, LA schools take a first step
The Los Angeles Unified school board jumped ahead of a new state law last week and instructed the …
Read MoreOctavia Spencer speaks out about growing up with dyslexia: “I just remember thinking differently”
Octavia Spencer doesn’t let her battle with dyslexia hold her back. The actress, 46, opened up about growing …
Read MoreOther States Also Implementing Early Screening For Dyslexia
Arizona joined the ranks of a dozen other states that have signed dyslexia laws to define dyslexia, outline …
Read MoreDYSLEXIA AND EARLY LEARNING
Education Talk Radio host Larry Jacobs interviewed Sally Shaywitz, M.D., co-director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & …
Read MoreDyslexic Designers Just Think Differently—Maybe Even Better
An exhibit entitled “Dyslexic Design,” is showcasing and celebrating the creativity of artists with dyslexia. Curated by London-based …
Read MoreBeyond the Headlines with Cheryl Jennings
ABC 7’s Cheryl Jennings interviewed YCDC co-director Sally Shaywitz, M.D., for her expert knowledge on dyslexia. Beyond the …
Read MoreKids With Dyslexia To Get More Educational Support
YCDC co-director Sally Shaywitz, M.D., was quoted in the local NPR piece about a new California state law …
Read MoreToday Show’s Matt Lauer Delivers Good News to a Rhode Island Principal Teaching a Lesson in Generosity.
A Rhode Island elementary school lent Matt Lauer a helping hand during his bike ride to raise money …
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