Did you know? In 2013, Nebraska tied for last (with Alabama) as having the worst outcomes for black students in Education?!!! Did you know? Dyslexia is the most common reading disability with approximately 1 out of every 5 people struggling with dyslexia. More than 20% of the population is dyslexic, yet many remain undiagnosed, untreated and struggling with the impact of their dyslexia. Did you know? According to The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity Dyslexia crosses racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic lines, and with proper instruction and accommodations, it can be remediated. HOWEVER, the diagnosis and treatment remains elusive in public schools, and even more so in urban school populations, African American and Latino communities. Children who cannot read are marginalized and left to struggle and ultimately risk falling completely through the cracks, dropping out of school and facing dismal futures. With proper identification and intervention, this is preventable. Did you know? An estimated 70-85% of students who are placed in special education for a learning disability have dyslexia, making it the most prevalent learning disability in children
Posted on: Thu, 15 May 2014 14:25:29 +0000
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