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Mary McCool Berry
How do I know if my child has dyslexia – Useful Resources for Parents
A selection of curated resources for parents who would like more information about dyslexia including local and online support for their child.
Mary McCool Berry: The Literacy Luminary with a Design Eye and a Pilgrim’s Soul
So this is what happens if you ask ChatGPT to describe who you are based on a year's worth of searches and interactions. I'm shocked because it is pretty spot on! What does ChatGPT say about you?! She’s a Wilson-certified dyslexia whisperer, an education powerhouse...
Meeting With Legislators in Congress- How Did it Go?
The basement tunnels of the Hart Senate office building were quiet and deserted in the early morning of June 4. Our group, COPAA- Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates- gathered urgently to discuss our meetings with legislators about the pressing issue of...
The Hidden Problem with the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading is a topic capturing the attention of educators, politicians, parents, and the press alike. It's a conversation happening everywhere. Educators, politicians, parents, and the press discuss the Science of Reading, but there is a missing...
Assistive technology allows children to perform tasks, compensate for their lack of abilities, and amplify their strengths.
Maddie is a fourth-grade student with a Specific Learning Disability, dyslexia. I met with Maddie's school team while advocating for her at the annual IEP meeting. Advocating for Assistive Technology tools for students with an IEP is very important. Maddie and other...
What Do You Know About Core Knowledge Schools?
Core Knowledge Schools Are Successful in Educating Students WhoThe Core Knowledge Movement started with Dr. E.D. Hirsch, Jr. E. D. Hirsch, Jr. is the founder and chairman of the Core Knowledge Foundation and professor emeritus of education and humanities at the...
Do Teachers and Students Need Bells and Whistles in Classrooms?
An Achievement Solution Costing Less Than $20. The caveat: Teachers Must Make Read Aloud Interactive, Interesting and Connect the Learner to Background Knowledge, Vocabulary and Content Area Concepts! The old musty classroom housed a motley crew of preteens growing up...
The American discourse about what to read (or not) is political.
We Are Wasting Our Time Do you know how many in the U.S. cannot read or decode the letters on the page? Do you know how many in the U.S. can decode the letters/sounds but lack comprehension? Millions today still cannot read proficiently despite trillions of dollars...
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