education
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When you walk into an IEP or 504 meeting prepared but leave feeling unheard, it’s not because you failed—it’s because the system is difficult to navigate. This piece breaks down what actually works: how to document, what to ask for, and how to advocate in a way schools respond to. Clear, practical, and empowering, it…
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Stop treating standardized tests like they tell the whole story. For struggling readers, these tests measure more than academics—they measure confidence, pressure, and unseen battles. Let’s talk about what really matters.
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I have learned that if I don’t pause long enough to name what I’m doing, life will simply keep happening to me.And while there is nothing wrong with surviving seasons, I am no longer willing to live only in reaction mode. This year, I am choosing intention. Not perfection.Not aesthetic routines.Not resolutions designed to be…
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As a parent, I learned early that dyslexia does not come with a roadmap. There is no neatly packaged guide that tells you what signs to look for, where to get testing, or how to support your child when words seem to work against them. Most families begin this journey overwhelmed, confused, and often carrying…
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Why I Am an Advocate for Dyslexia My advocacy for dyslexia is personal because it began at home—with three of my own children. Each of them, in their own way, showed me what dyslexia looks like behind closed doors: the quiet frustration, the courage it takes to try again, the exhaustion of working twice as…
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