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December 7, 2016
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State task force to seek better conditions for dyslexic school kids #dyslexia
Missouri is reaching out to students with dyslexia–a new task force will listen to testimony from parents, students, and teachers to implement better standards for teaching dyslexic students in the…
Dyscalculia
New Classrooms’ Interactive Math Expands to 10 States #dyscalculia
Have you heard of new classrooms, the nonprofit group geared towards education in the classrooms? If you haven’t then you might want to check out this article to learn more…
ADHD
Diagnosing ADHD Is Just A Few Minutes Away With The Help Of This New Technology #adhd
When you think about technology what do you think of? Do you think of cell phones and devices? Or do you think of medical breakthroughs? Now with new technology ADHD…
December 6, 2016
Dyscalculia
Parents Math Skills Transfer to Their Children #dyscalculia
A new study brings to light the age old question of nurture vs. nature. Have you ever wondered who you can thank for being gifted in math? Now you can…
Dyscalculia
Should math instruction switch to “adult arithmetic” and “citizen statistics”? #dyscalculia
The topic of math is a hot subject for many different reasons especially when it is in regards to what should be taught and how. To learn more about a…
December 5, 2016
Dyscalculia
Advocates urge state to look beyond math and reading in measuring schools #dyscalculia
Have you thought about how students are measured by ability either through math or reading? Do you think that this is an all-inclusive guide to how they should be tested?…
Dyscalculia
High schools to implement new math standards #dyscalculia
Do you know about the new math standards those students in North Carolina high schools that will go into effect with the start of the new school year? Read more…
December 3, 2016
Dyscalculia
Officials weigh in on the urgency of filling math positions in schools #dyscalculia
Have you heard about the crisis with teachers across the country? One school is weighing in on their crisis when it comes to filling math teaching positions. To learn more…
Dyscalculia
Minneapolis math teachers trade calculators for smartphone app #dyscalculia
Do you remember using calculator in your math classes when you were in school? Would you think that you could do the same stuff on a smartphone app? Read this…
Sensory Processing Disorder
Local yoga instructor brings yoga to classrooms #spd
What do you know about Yoga? Have you thought about how it could benefit students and teachers in the classroom? If you are like most people then this might not…