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August 25, 2016
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3 Tips to Building Math Confidence in Your Child #dyscalculia
Math anxiety is not natural. It is learned. If it is learned, we can learn to overcome it. Don’t let yourself think that you just aren’t good at math. When…
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Hope for kids with learning difficulties #dyscalculia
Through early identification and proper support of the learning challenged we can prevent students from ever falling behind in school. These creative students should not have to wait for the…
August 23, 2016
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Students Sharpen Skills In Nontraditional Summer Classroom #dyscalculia
For most kids, summer school is their worst nightmare. Believe it or not, some children crave structure. These young students signed themselves up for a unique summer school opportunity to…
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More resources needed for school kids with dyslexia, expert says #dyslexia
Ignorance is not bliss. As more and more studies suggest that early intervention for the learning challenged will benefit all students in the classroom, educators and policymakers need to step…
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Playing Super Mario Brothers Is Like Solving a Super Hard Math Problem #dyscalculia
When I was in the 3rd grade I won a spelling bee because I had read the word acid before while playing Super Smash Brothers on my Nintendo 64. What…
August 20, 2016
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Girls Scouts, math and forensics help keep kids engaged with summer learning #dyscalculia
Studies show that students of all ages consistently lose academic progress over the summer months. Organizations like 100 Black Men are a humongous blessing for both kids, parents, and their…
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Wisconsin advocates push dyslexia awareness after new Missouri law #dyslexia
With early identification and intervention, children with learning disabilities can compete with and even surpass the rest of their peers academically. Some states are stepping up to get students the…
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Math-challenged? Robots may be the answer #dyscalculia
Why aren’t kids interested in math perhaps because teachers need to get more creative? This school district is considering using computer programming and robotics to get students interested in math!
