Dan Whisenhunt speaks about the change in climate that has been coming out of the city schools of Decatur. Prior to a recent change in Superintendent, many families who had children with dyslexia attending schools in the city were vocalizing tremendous frustration with the school administration. Children with this issue were not receiving the needed attention to foster their success.
City Schools of Decatur exploring ways to help dyslexic students #dyslexia
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Superintendent Dan Whisenhunt is stepping up for dyslexic students.
Fortunately, with the hiring of David Dude as the New Superintendent, there is hope for families. He has readily acknowledged that the city schools are not accommodating students with Dyslexia the way that they should. Furthermore, he has been openly exploring ways to assist students so that they can be more successful in the classroom.
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For years parents of dyslexic City Schools of Decatur students have been working behind the scenes to make changes in the classroom to help their children become better readers. And for years, they say, CSD officials resisted change.
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Parents of City Schools of Decatur are working to improve resources for students with dyslexia.
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Parents claim that school district officials are resisting change.
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School district officials plan to reconsider their policy regarding learning differences after an inspiring meeting on August 2.
