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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 5h

Independent Book Review:

BRAVE NEW WORDS, by Salman Khan

Sal Khan understands AI in education, both positive and negative. AI has huge potential for dyslexia but does NOT replace teachers! Not even close.

#neurodiversity #EduAI #Khanmigo #Education #SalKhan #dyslexia

Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 11h

Interview: Yvonna Graham and Dr. Sam Bommarito, @doctorsam7.

buff.ly/BtqE9ot

We discuss
DYSLEXIA TOOL KIT: What to do when phonics isn't enough (2021)

#dyslexia #literacy #reading #teaching #education

Yvonna Graham pictured during her interview with Dr. Sam Bommarito in which they discuss Dyslexia Tool Kit

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 1d

CHESS is not a waste of time.

Focus
Reasoning
Self-esteem
Lifelong enjoyment

How chess increases focus: buff.ly/b6eDh1t

#chess #focus #attention #ADHD #logic
#teaching #homeschooling #Neurodiversity

Girl concentrating on her next move at the chess board

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 1d

Music study improves reading outcomes!

I discuss the research in this post:
Music and Dyslexia: buff.ly/FNu2sF4

#dyslexia #music #musiclessons #EduSky #neurodiversity #teaching

a young girl playing violin accompanied by young boy on recorder

Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 2d

Parents who focus on strengths
Teachers who offer real tools
Friends who share interests…

3 Wishes
for every child with dyslexia:
buff.ly/YzfTmx8

#dyslexia #reading #neurodiversity #family #literacy #teaching

Two girls building a Leggo scene together, all smiles.

Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 2d

Book Review:

THE DYSLEXIC ADVANTAGE: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain
buff.ly/pOVbeFX

Fernette & Brock Eide, @dyslexicadv, explain research on dyslexic strengths.
This is THE book I recommend for parents and teachers.

#dyslexia #neurodiversity #education #reading #teaching

Book cover: The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the dyslexic Brain. By Brock and Fernette Eide

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

CARTOON OF THE DAY

(From @jesseduquette.bsky.social )

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Robin 🦋 @robinh2.bsky.social · 13d

Happy October! 🎃

Linus: Dear Great Pumpkin, Please do something about your evil cousin.

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Eric Badofsky @ebadofsky.bsky.social · 3d

#Chicago restaurant and business owners: Please print, post, and share these door signs. Let Homan’s bounty hunters know they’re 𝘯𝘰𝘵 welcome to invade your establishment.

NOTE: You have the right to refuse service to anyone carrying a weapon or creating a threatening atmosphere for your patrons.

Printable door sign reading:

NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND IMMIGRATION AGENTS

[STOP sign symbol]

NO ICE ENTRY

• Private Property - Entry Restricted by Law In this Business Without a Judicial Warrant Signed by a Judge

• This is a private business - You are not permitted to enter non-public areas.

• You may not search the premises or question employees without proper legal authorization.

• Any persons on this property have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.

• An ICE administration warrant - Form I-200 or I-205 - does not authorize entry into private areas.

[Lower bar]

In compliance with The Constitution of the United States of America, 4th amendment and The Immigrant Worker Protection Act AB 450

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Dan Martin @danmartin7.bsky.social · 3d

These types of people always go after the most vulnerable students, the absolute smallest populations, whenever they want to cut anything across public institutions. It's systemically evil.

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 3d

The U.S. Department of Education fired nearly everyone in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services in a wave of new layoffs that began Friday, according to the union representing the agency's employees.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...

Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

www.usatoday.com

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Gary Gehman @glgehman.bsky.social · 3d

All you peacenik liberals wringing hands over what to do: Yes, of course, vote. It's your primary responsibility as a citizen.

But now more than ever, fulfill your second civic responsibility: Serve on juries. Never has it been more imperative to thwart rogue injustice.

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Robin 🦋 @robinh2.bsky.social · 4d

You know the assignment 👍

It'd be a real shame if this photo of President Obama receiving his Nobel peace prize went viral today, for no particular reason

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Nick Varga @karaoke-god.bsky.social · 3d

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Alan Dettlaff @alandettlaff.com · 3d

Yesterday I was told that the class I’m scheduled to teach this month, Confronting Oppression & Injustice, is no longer part of our curriculum. This is a required class yet there was no discussion, no faculty vote, just an email saying the class no longer exists. This is what it’s like in Texas now.

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 3d

Tears, frustration, anxiety, & fear
should NEVER be part of reading!

Please don't pressure anyone to read aloud,
especially in front of others.

What to Do When Oral Reading is Difficult: buff.ly/LfPN57J

#reading #dyslexia #neurodiversity #teaching #parents #family #EduSky

Mother and daughter reading together from the same book

Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 3d

I'm a dyslexia tutor. I make a difference!

Yet...
You could spend too much time and $ on tutoring.

Is your child excited about learning? Or are they confused, stuck and frustrated?

More About Dyslexia Tutoring: buff.ly/v0xCxkm

#dyslexia #tutoring #reading #teaching #neurodiversity #EduSky

smiling elementary girl reading a book on the floor

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 4d

For High School teachers: empower students with dyslexia AND reduce demands on your precious time!

NEVER TOO LATE - available @SolutionTree

#SolutionTree #dyslexia #highschoolteacher #SpeechtoText #TexttoSpeech #neurodiversity #edtech

Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 4d

Audio-assisted reading:
a power tool for dyslexia. Stress goes down, reading vocab goes up.
I discuss the research here:
buff.ly/FkgykGQ

#edusky #education #dyslexia #audiobooks

happy teenage girl reading while listening to audiobook

Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 5d

How Can Neurodiversity Empower Your Teen?
Insights from the Dyslexia Tool Kit:
buff.ly/N2a9u0e

Yvonna Graham and Dr. Michelle Lloyd talk about supporting teens with dyslexia transitioning to college or independent living.

#neurodiversity #dyslexia #teens #EduSky

cover sheet for podcast by dr Michelle Lloyd

Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 5d

It's discouraging for students, teachers, & parents when a student struggles to sound out words for YEARS!

Here are tools for getting unstuck:

Beyond Phonics for Dyslexia buff.ly/wIIosKQ

#dyslexia #reading #education #EduSky #literacy #Neurodiversity #teaching

Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 6d

In this post I discuss the best kind of schools for kids with dyslexia -- buff.ly/ksvC27w

Look for a low stress environment that focuses on strengths and interests; a place where no child is pressured to read aloud.

#Dyslexia #Neurodiversity #SchoolChoice #Parenting #EduSky

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 6d

When students tell stories;
type their words,
print in various fonts, colors, & sizes,
let them practice reading their own words.
Powerful tool!

3-min video on using student-generated stories -- buff.ly/2agP7q2

#dyslexia #neurodiversity #Reading #teaching #EduSky

Yvonna Graham 3-min video on using student stories to empower reading

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 6d

Here's my 2-minute video on choral/unison reading —
a classroom tool that lets dyslexic students participate, practice, and avoid embarrassment.

Choral Reading: buff.ly/7S6QrfL

#dyslexia #neurodiversity #classroom #literacy #reading #education #fluency

two min video on choral reading as a classroom technique to support dyslexia without shaming or fear

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 13d

Parents who focus on strengths
Teachers who offer real tools
Friends who share interests…

3 Wishes
for every child with dyslexia:
buff.ly/YzfTmx8

#dyslexia #reading #neurodiversity #family #literacy #teaching

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 12d

Book Review:

THE DYSLEXIC ADVANTAGE: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain
buff.ly/pOVbeFX

Fernette & Brock Eide, @dyslexicadv, explain research on dyslexic strengths.
This is THE book I recommend for parents and teachers.

#dyslexia #neurodiversity #education #reading #teaching

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