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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 14h

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 · 16h

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 · 16h

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 · 7d

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.

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 6d

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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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 5d

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

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

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 2d

Independent curriculum review:

Sequential Spelling is the best spelling program I've found for DYSLEXIA:
buff.ly/dMrEMT3

It uses the dyslexic strength of pattern-finding instead of memorizing. It is effective without tests.

#spelling #dyslexia #homeschool #teaching #tutor #vocabulary #EduSky

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Dr. India White - TEDxSpeaker (Grit), Savvas Author! @drindiagrit.bsky.social · 2d

🌟 I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be speaking at @MathEdLeaders ! 🎉 Join me
📚 402 How to Build a Gritty Thinking Classroom
🗓️ Tuesday, October 14, 2025
⏰ 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

📖 403 Equity Counts:
🗓️ Monday, October 13, 2025
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
#drindiawhite @mathedleaders.bsky.social

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 4d

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 #emptynest

cover sheet for podcast by dr Michelle Lloyd

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 3d

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

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 3d

A cluttered desk does not
equal a messy mind.

Dr. Alta Graham shares the reason behind her "chaos," here:
Organization: Dyslexics Do It Multi-Dimensionally buff.ly/jU75OKC

#study #organization #dyslexia #DrAltaGraham #Edusky #Neurodiversity

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Aunty Em @everycourthouse.bsky.social · 2d

Got my first ICE call from a friend being detained this morning. They are Asian, here legally but they were detained for hours anyway and then forced to pay $600 before they were let go. Corruption from top to bottom.

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 2d

Three cheers for Audrey (librarian) and Kim (director) in this PBS News story about @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social!

www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

The fight against book bans by public school librarians shown in new documentary

According to a new report from PEN America, public schools across the U.S. saw more than 6,800 book bans in the 2024-25 school year. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” examines the experiences of sc...

www.pbs.org

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Luc de Ruijter @lucderuijter.bsky.social · 3d

A message to all from a great individual, just another human being like you and me:

We are all part of nature and play a role in nature.

(This is contradicted by scholars in propaganda, who argue that the economic system is as natural as lying for profit.)

#whatcommunicatingsignifies (in nature)

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 4d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 2d

Independent curriculum review:

Sequential Spelling is the best spelling program I've found for DYSLEXIA:
buff.ly/dMrEMT3

It uses the dyslexic strength of pattern-finding instead of memorizing. It is effective without tests.

#spelling #dyslexia #homeschool #teaching #tutor #vocabulary #EduSky

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 3d

A cluttered desk does not
equal a messy mind.

Dr. Alta Graham shares the reason behind her "chaos," here:
Organization: Dyslexics Do It Multi-Dimensionally buff.ly/jU75OKC

#study #organization #dyslexia #DrAltaGraham #Edusky #Neurodiversity

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August J. Pollak @augustjpollak.bsky.social · 3d

It would cost like $35 to set up a webcam showing a live shot of Portland, where absolutely none of this is happening, that our media, if it had any dignity whatsoever, would immediately split screen to every time he starts saying this.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 3d

Trump: Portland is burning to the ground—insurrectionists all over the place. The politicians are afraid for their lives. That’s the only reason they say there’s nothing happening.

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MiddleWeb @middleweb.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks, Heather. Great piece by Laurie Hornik. #edusky

Heather Perkinson @hkperkinson.bsky.social · 7d

Great ideas here for how to pace lessons from @middleweb.bsky.social that are applicable to lesson planning at any level, even college
www.middleweb.com/52640/six-id...
#EduSky

Planning and Adjusting Lesson Plans for Successful Pacing

Middle school teacher Laurie Miller Hornik shares six pacing techniques she uses to help make sure her lessons have well-timed beginnings, middles, and ends.

www.middleweb.com

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MiddleWeb @middleweb.bsky.social · 3d

DESIGN STEM PROJECTS TO EXPLORE THE PLASTICS CRISIS

Plastic pollution is a perfect real-world issue for STEM learning. It’s complex, it matters worldwide, and your students can actively participate in addressing it. @ajollygal.bsky.social #edusky #STEMed #STEMsky

www.middleweb.com/52701/design...

STEM Project Ideas to Recycle, Reuse & Reduce Plastic Waste

Discarded microplastics are everywhere, including inside us. STEM projects can help students explore ways to increase recycling, reusing and reducing plastic.

www.middleweb.com

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 3d

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

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Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social · 4d

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 #emptynest

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