How AI is transforming learning for dyslexic students
For dyslexic students, the traditional educational system--often reliant on heavy reading loads and conventional assessments--can be particularly overwhelming.
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Understanding dyslexia: Why early diagnosis and intervention matter
For years, parents and educators around the country have been warning that prevalent approaches to literacy are not working, and state legislatures are responding.
Big Deals—School Security, Combating Teacher Turnover, and New Dyslexia Tools
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (LCISD) recently updated its security with a new hi-tech addition: Weapons Detection Systems from Athena ... Read more
Early screening and intervention are the key to math success
Educators and reading specialists have known for many years about dyslexia, which is why schools regularly use screening tools that can identify students with this reading disability and…
AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs
About two-thirds of American students fail to meet reading standards every year when tested in 4th, 8th, and 12th grades. Advocacy groups, backed by dyslexia authorities at universities,…
Dyslexia and Instructional Equity: A Conversation for School Administrators
Listen to highlights of a conversation with literacy experts Dr. David Hurford Executive Director at the Center for Research, Evaluation ... Read more
Science & Systems to Support All Readers, Especially Students With Dyslexia
Discover how school leaders can improve instructional systems for students with dyslexia and transform their literacy programs with professional learning, ... Read more
5 steps to help students with reading-based learning differences
Reading-based learning differences such as dyslexia can pose unique challenges for students in school. These challenges, however, aren't indicative of a student's intelligence or potential.
Treering Leads the Yearbook Industry by Introducing Dyslexia-Friendly Fonts
San Mateo, CA – Treering, a leader in customizable yearbooks, proudly introduces a dyslexia-friendly font to its collection, marking a ... Read more
Georgia Adds Classworks® Reading Screener to State-approved Universal Screener and Dyslexia Screener Lists
The Georgia Department of Education (GA DOE) recently added the Classworks Reading Universal Screener assessment to two state-approved lists. The ... Read more
West Virginia Department of Education selects Istation’s ISIP™ Assessment for Reading, Math, and Dyslexia Screening
Dallas, TX (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Istation, a leader in educational technology, announced today that the West Virginia Department of Education ... Read more
Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Assessment a Qualified Dyslexia Screening Tool for Grades K–3
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The GaDOE recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment as a Qualified Dyslexia Screening Tool for Grades K–3. School ... Read more
Ohio Department of Education Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Dyslexia Screener for Grades K–3
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.—The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment as an approved Comparable Assessment to ... Read more
How to evaluate literacy programs that pledge to accelerate learning
The NAEP results in late 2022 revealed that reading scores fell for both fourth and eighth grade readers as a result of the pandemic. Only 33 percent of…
Don’t wait: The importance of early dyslexia intervention
A learning disorder that can impact a child’s ability to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols—but that doesn’t affect general intelligence—dyslexia often goes unnoticed until a…
With Rising Concerns About Dyslexia in Young Learners, Riverside Insights Introduces First-of-its Kind Playbook to Streamline Evaluations
ITASCA, Ill. – Riverside Insights®, a leading developer of research-based assessments and analytics, today debuted a new Assessment Playbook focused ... Read more
3 strategies we use to turn struggling students into confident readers
The ability to read--and read well--sets kids on a path to success. That’s why at Cambridge School, we focus on helping students with learning differences learn how to…
Lexia Learning’s Founder, Robert Arthur Lemire, Dies at Eighty-Nine
BOSTON (June 23, 2022) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, is saddened to announce that the company’s founder, ... Read more
Benetech Inclusive AI Initiatives Break down Barriers to STEM
PALO ALTO, Calif. — June 17, 2022 —Benetech, the leading software for social good nonprofit, today announced two significant AI ... Read more
Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Assessment Named to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Approved List of Dyslexia Screeners
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., April 3, 2022—The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment to its approved ... Read more
Arizona Department of Education Names i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Universal Literacy and Dyslexia Screener
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., January 27, 2022—The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment as an approved ... Read more
Texthelp’s Literacy Support Tool, Read&Write, Hits New Milestone of 35 Million Users
WOBURN, Mass., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp, a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, today announced that its literary support tool, Read&Write, ... Read more
Oregon Department of Education Names i-Ready® Assessment an Approved Universal Screening Tool for Risk Factors of Dyslexia
NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., September 23, 2021—The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment to its Approved ... Read more
After Successful Pilot, Schools Adopt EarlyBird Game-Based Screener to Identify Children at Risk for Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties
BOSTON — Aug. 12, 2021 — After participating in a pilot trial of the new EarlyBird game-based early literacy assessment, ... Read more
EarlyBird Education Introduces Game-Based Screener
It Helps Schools Identify Children at Risk for Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties — Even Before They Learn to Read BOSTON ... Read more
A Year Like No Other
This school year, teachers have valiantly confronted the challenge and uncertainty brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers are doing ... Read more
Washington OSPI’s Dyslexia Advisory Council Recommends Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Diagnostic as a Literacy Screening Tool
The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) Dyslexia Advisory Council recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Diagnostic to ... Read more
How to effectively support struggling readers during distance learning
Parents who might be uncomfortable with continuing their role of teacher this fall can find solace in this fact: authentic teachable moments happen outside the classroom all the…
Can audiobooks be the great equalizer for students with learning differences?
Low reading ability is a major contributor to learning inequality in our schools. An estimated 26 million students have learning differences, including tens of thousands of students with…
Watch out for these red flags to help identify dyslexia
Children cannot grow out of dyslexia. Rather, the dyslexia will only have more severe consequences over time with lack of intervention. It is critical to keep an eye…
4 reasons why some children have difficulty learning to read
According to Hill for Literacy, about 66 percent of fourth-grade readers cannot read proficiently, which often translates into a growing achievement gap for these children. Why is reading…
Want to get struggling readers enthusiastic about reading? Here’s how
With 10 million students in grades K-12 struggling to read, taking those struggling readers from disengaged to enthused may seem like a huge feat. However, doing just one…
Dyslexia: hidden costs and money-saving techniques for districts
Early intervention: It’s a common mantra for any student with learning difficulties, including dyslexia. But as Terrie Noland, national director of educator engagement for Learning Ally, pointed out…
11 online tools & apps for dyslexic students
In the past, dyslexia was rarely recognised, and when it was, very little was put in place for the student. It was assumed that students were being lazy,…
eReaders may help people with dyslexia
CNN reports: People with dyslexia may have an easier time reading on an eReader than using traditional paper, a new study published today in the journal PLOS One…