Joy Palmer is a self-taught, savvy, observant, informed, and connected parent who crusaded for the Columbus, Ohio, schools to teach her daughter to read. Why? She knew her daughter was capable of learning to read.
Joy Palmer’s story was featured in the New York Times article,
‘Kids Can’t Read’: The Revolt That Is Taking On the Education Establishment
Joy Palmer’s story was spotlighted in the documentary, Our Dyslexic Children.
Joy Palmer talks about Parents for Reading Justice in this podcast.
Joy Palmer Quotes:
“I will NOT sit back and watch my child fail.”
“Short-term fixes do not help.”
“A zip code determines what children receive in schools.”
“We have a lot of people in high places who make decisions for us but are not personally affected by our issues.”“Parents put everything in writing when communicating with the school. Make sure you date the message and create a timeline.”
“Parents- join literacy Facebook groups to educate yourselves about your child’s rights.
Networking is HUGE. Join dyslexia support groups in your state or community.”“Money determines what happens in education.”
“Definitely do not feel like you are by yourself.”
Check out Parents For Reading Justice!
Joy Palmer needs a NATIONAL platform. She has much to teach our government leaders, parents, taxpayers, and educators, about LITERACY EQUALITY.