National Reading Crisis: Time for Action
This compelling video cites startling facts about declining U.S. literacy and urges you to join the movement to ensure that ALL young people receive a world-class education. Why? Because EVERY student deserves the chance to read, write and learn for a lifetime. The International Dyslexia Association encourages you to learn the facts and to help enact state literacy laws for a literate nation. Watch Here. |
Upside of Dyslexia? Science Scant, but Intriguing
Dyslexia is in the news. Topics range from landmark legislation and intriguing neuroimaging research to the unique challenges and possible advantages of dyslexia. These news stories triggered dozens of follow-up articles and blogs, all of which are reverberating around the Internet. Most of this media attention is welcome and helpful. For families touched by dyslexia and for those working on their behalf, seeing these promising legislative and research developments get headlines is exciting. Read More.
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IDA Branches Come Together for Joint Conference
For the first time ever, the IDA Branches of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Kansas/Missouri are working collaboratively to hold the first Readers All Conference April 20 & 21, 2012 at the iWireless Center in Moline, Illinois. What started out as an informal discussion between two branch presidents nearly two years ago has become an incredible, jam-packed and exciting event. Read More. |