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Ocean Springs considers city building for dyslexia school #dyslexia

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A school for dyslexic students could go a long way towards helping them change their lives. One district is planning those changes and will work to make it effective along the way. Dyslexic students are hopeful about the proposed changes now being put into effect. That might help them make the grade and continue to succeed in a number of surprising ways.

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Ocean Springs is now considering building a specific school for Dyslexic students whenever needed.

Dyslexic students and teachers should work closely with parents.

The project was approved and work is expected to begin soon on site. Dyslexic students and their families are eager about the change that they are making. Teachers are working to see these projects through to the end. The school will be following an important development as the construction effort gets underway there as well.

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Key takeaways

  1. Ocean Springs wants to use a city building for a new school.
  2. City officials believe the Taconi building could be used for elementary students with dyslexia.
  3. The city and school may reach an agreement on the lease by Friday.
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