This article focuses on Disney and its newest developments in mathematical education that will be provided through a mobile platform with numerous apps that are free or $4.99 for the enhanced version. As children are starting to use mobile devices more frequently now, the expansion of educational apps and the learning app market as a […]
Did you know that 10 to 15 percent of students have some sort of learning disorder like dyslexia? Only 5 out of 100 are properly diagnosed and therefore there are many that are dealing with it and not getting the most out of our education system. Here’s a great article with information about a reading […]
If you are having a difficult time understanding your child’s math assignments there’s something you can do! The Aberdeen School District is offering a math course for adults to better understand new methods in math. These new methods of teaching math have been aligned with the common core standards, where students are given several different […]
Many years ago, there wasn’t a lot of information about dyslexia and how it affects our students. But with today’s technology, we’re starting to learn new ways to teach our students and make learning easier. Here’s an interesting article showing how technology and proper diagnosis of dyslexia can make learning fun and more rewarding for […]
Many children may find it difficult to focus, learn, read, vocalize and comprehend, in addition to many other school related tasks, due to a potentially hereditary neurological disorder called dyslexia. Dyslexia could be seen with ADHD/ADD disorders as well. It’s more than just a visual issue and should be taken care of as soon as […]
Princeton University Press has published an anthology on mathematics. The essays are not written to only appeal to those interested or studying mathematics, but for anyone. The anthology is said to be an easy read and comprehensible to those who aren’t mathematicians. The anthology hopes to shed a more interesting light on the world of […]
Over 70 parents, mentors, teachers, and those diagnosed with dyslexia gathered at St. Mark’s UMC for the Nebraska Dyslexia Association’s fourth annual Fall Celebration. Leading dyslexia researcher Dr. Dennis Molfese and his wife Dr. Victoria Molfese addressed the crowd, along with teachers and students affected by dyslexia. Stories of progress and encouragement were shared as […]
This article contains numerous links to resources that parents, educators, and students can use to fight, reduce, and prevent bullying at school or in their communities. These resources include lesson plans for teachers, information about how to encourage positive student activism against bullying, along with examples of positive student leadership, and links to videos about […]
Recent research has shed light on the brain activity of individuals as they read and process a book. A study that asked participants to read a chapter from a Harry Potter book has provided new information regarding brain activity. This article discusses those implications, in regards to reading disorders, strokes, and brain activity in general.
After being diagnosed with severe dyslexia in year two, student Amy Grant was facing an uphill battle. She was receiving D grades until getting the support she needed to start earning A-C grades after attending the Writhlington School. From there she was offered a college course where she excelled under the guidance of her tutor. […]
