Episode 12: Getting a Read on Dyslexia

Schooled: The Podcast by John S O'Connor

Oct 1, 202000:50:54Education

In this episode we hear three stories of people with dyslexia who overcame their struggles through explicit reading instruction, their own hard work, and the powerful advocacy of parents and allies at school. Host John O...

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