Poor reading skills are connected with unfavorable life outcomes…for individuals, families, communities and generations. Dropping out of high school often leads to poverty, crime, and even violence.
We have the solution, and we can make literacy a priority. I want to do for the world what I did for my family.
When my eldest child was diagnosed with dyslexia, I felt a wave of uncertainty and worry. As a parent, it’s heartbreaking to watch your child struggle with something that seems so fundamental—reading. The more I tried to help, the more frustrated we both became…
How to become a faster reader? Well, first you need to discover what gives you joy. Let me tell you about a student of mine. Did you know bunny speed dating was a thing?
My sister gave me a coaster that said, “In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips.” It got me thinking that for many students, teachers are the chocolate chips.
My 6-year-old daughter, who doesn’t usually see me run hysterically through the house, was full of questions: “What did you find, Mom?”
Dealing with syllables, consonants and vowels can be a challenge for a dyslexic reader, but when faced with auditioning for Mary Poppins!?