Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia. Dysgraphia. Dyscalculia. Read more about students diagnosed with disorders related to learning
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Special Education California Joins 40 States in Mandating Dyslexia Screening
California joins the majority of states that conduct universal screening in the early grades to identify reading delays, including dyslexia.
Elizabeth Heubeck, July 12, 2023
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Student Well-Being Opinion What to Watch Out for When Students Have Summer Birthdays
A doctor advises teachers and parents on what pitfalls to watch for when assessing student behavior.
Dr. Anupam B. Jena, July 12, 2023
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1 min read
Helena Donato-Sapp, age 14, speaks to thousands of National Education Association delegates about disability justice in the classroom on July 4, 2023.
Helena Donato-Sapp, 14, speaks to thousands of National Education Association delegates about disability justice in schools on July 4, 2023.
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Special Education Q&A A Teenager With Disabilities Implores Educators: 'Be My Champion'
From cooperative learning to school projects, teachers can ensure that students with disabilities are fully included and supported.
Madeline Will, July 5, 2023
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5 min read
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Special Education Video How This Public School Meets the Needs of Students With Dyslexia
All students at this Colorado Springs public school have dyslexia. Here’s how the school is making their education a positive experience.
Jaclyn Borowski , June 28, 2023
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A group of high school students work together to solve the problems in their textbook during their precalculus class at UCLA on Jan. 21, 2020.
A group of high school students work together to solve the problems in their textbook during a precalculus class at UCLA on Jan. 21, 2020.
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Special Education What It's Like to Struggle With a Little-Known Math Disability
Five young adults recount their challenges in school with dyscalculia, a disorder that neither they nor their teachers fully understood.
Lydia McFarlane, June 15, 2023
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9 min read
Students in the hiking club take an early morning walk around the Odyssey School grounds with Outreach Program Coordinator Kate McElderry, who leads the club, before the start of the school day on March 30, 2023.
Students in a hiking club take an early morning walk around the Odyssey School grounds in Lutherville, Md., with Outreach Program Coordinator Kate McElderry, before the start of the school day on March 30, 2023.
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Special Education Schools for Students With Dyslexia Also Promote Social Emotional Resilience. Here's How
Superstar guests, taekwondo lessons, and other offerings give dyslexic students hope and confidence.
Elizabeth Heubeck, June 14, 2023
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4 min read
Students in the online blended learning class at the ALLIES School in Colorado Springs, Colo., work with programs like ST Math and Lexia, both created for students with dyslexia, on April 7, 2023.
Students in the online blended learning class at the ALLIES School in Colorado Springs, Colo., work with programs like ST Math and Lexia, both created for students with dyslexia, on April 7, 2023.
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Special Education New Type of Public Schools Specialize in Teaching Students With Dyslexia
The schools are designed to provide the more intensive literacy supports many of these students require.
Elizabeth Heubeck, June 12, 2023
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7 min read
Students in the hiking club explore during an early morning walk around the campus before the start of the school day on March 30, 2023.
Students in the hiking club explore during an early morning walk around the campus before the start of the school day on March 30, 2023.
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Special Education Photos A Day in the Life of a School Designed to Support Students With Dyslexia
An independent school uses art and movement to set students with learning differences up for success.
Jaclyn Borowski , June 7, 2023
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1 min read
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Special Education Video I Have Dyslexia. How Teachers Can Support Students Like Me
These adults with dyslexia have advice for educators working with students like them.
Sam Mallon, May 25, 2023
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Reading & Literacy Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Dyslexia?
Answer 7 questions about dyslexia.
May 15, 2023
Illustration of a young girl with hands on her head, having difficulty reading with scrambled letters on the pages of an open book.
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Reading & Literacy What Do Students With Dyslexia Need From Schools? Two Experts Weigh In
Two seasoned educators who specialize in teaching students with dyslexia share key insights.
Elizabeth Heubeck, May 9, 2023
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1 min read
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Special Education How Teachers Can Help Students With Dyslexia: What Our Readers Say
EdWeek's social-media followers weigh in on how to support students with dyslexia, a learning disability that interferes with reading.
Hayley Hardison, May 3, 2023
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5 min read
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Special Education Webinar What Do Students With Dyslexia Need From Schools?
Hear from two educators who are dedicated to serving students with dyslexia and learn what reading-challenged students need from schools to thrive.
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May 2, 2023
Illustration of a child on top of a stack of 6 giant apples looking over a wall of counting blocks at a numeral 6 in the distance.
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Mathematics Dyscalculia and Dyslexia: Reading Disabilities Offer Insights for Math Support
Many students with math disabilities also have dyslexia. New research into the overlap reveals clues that could shape better math interventions.
Sarah D. Sparks, May 1, 2023
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8 min read
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