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Don’t wait: The importance of early dyslexia intervention

eSchool News

The most common of all neuro-cognitive disorders, dyslexia impacts about 20 percent of the US population and represents 80-90 percent percent of all individuals who have learning disabilities. Not only are they affected academically, but students are also affected emotionally.

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College Students With Learning Disabilities Are Asking For More Support. Will They Get It?

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College students with learning disabilities experienced a sudden rupture of the status quo this spring when most of their courses moved online. In some cases, the change interfered with the coping strategies students use to learn. There seems to be an environmental factor involved.”

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Flipped learning is changing the face of special ed

eSchool News

Flipped learning and one-to-one are a powerful combo for some populations. Haynes High School in Washington, D.C., have some kind of learning disability, said Kim Hines, associate director for the National Center for Learning Disabilities. million children in the U.S.

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How a collaborative mindset helps teachers reach all learners

eSchool News

Special education teachers have been required for the first time to become pseudo subject-area experts to help struggling students and those with learning disabilities meet the standards. This can be a stressful time for everyone.

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5 things to avoid saying to students suffering from anxiety

eSchool News

As a public high school administrator, I lead interventions for students in poor academic standing. Although many students have logistical circumstances keeping them from being successful—homelessness, employment, learning disabilities, etc.—many

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Q&A: Why Schools Must Redesign Learning to Include All Students

EdTech Magazine

Over the years she became a staunch advocate for children with disabilities. And as mom to a son with learning disabilities and ADHD who is in high school and doing great, her advocacy is personal.

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Virtual academies remove barriers and unlock student potential

eSchool News

Additionally, many virtual academies offer programs like dual enrollment and career and technical education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to earn certifications and college credit while still in high school, thus extending Aristotle’s educational philosophy into the modern era of learning.