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Minority children underrepresented in special education

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Special education programs have been the target of legal challenges on the grounds of discrimination and racial bias, yet the study found that minority children are underdiagnosed across five disability conditions for which U.S. schoolchildren commonly receive special education services.

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AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

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12 The reviews find that many studies lack scientific rigor. Department of Education’s What Works Clearinghouse for literacy does not contain any study that has a significant positive effect on broad reading achievement for this group. Feasibility of implementation Cost Special ed: U.S. Dept of Education.

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HEARBUILDER Online Foundational Literacy Program Builds Basic Skills in Young Students

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Complies with State and Common Core educational standards. Helps students increase their basic skills as shown in research studies. “We We are in an educational crisis in this country,” explains Thomas Webber, chairman of Super Duper Publications. It was founded in 1986 by Sharon and Thomas Webber.

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Are you Dyslexia aware? Take this short, 10 question quiz

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Dyslexia is the most common disability affecting young learners today, with 5 to 20 percent of the student population affected, say some studies. Dyslexic learners struggle in school and often do not receive the help they need due to a lack of educator and parental awareness. See how you score on this awareness test!

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A tale of two pilots

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Here are two case studies of how carefully planned and executed pilots helped districts make informed choices—and improve teaching and learning. Listen and Learn. Central Falls School District, Rhode Island. We made plans to expand our pilot.

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Helping All Learners Achieve Success on Their Own Terms

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Curriculum itself must be personalized in order to truly meet the needs of students with learning disabilities. Curriculum itself must be personalized in order to truly meet the needs of students with learning disabilities. Math is his favorite subject, and he enjoys learning it. Bring on the learning revolution!

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AI is the solution to costly and ineffective dyslexia programs

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12 The reviews find that many studies lack scientific rigor. Department of Education’s What Works Clearinghouse for literacy does not contain any study that has a significant positive effect on broad reading achievement for this group. Feasibility of implementation Cost Special ed: U.S. 20k+ per year). link] Fuchs, D.,