Ms. Lisa | Spark Literacy Tutor
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Dyslexia tutor guides K-2nd graders to build stronger reading, spelling, & writing skills so their language soars. #Edusky | She/her
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To all the 🗣️Black Homeschoolers and Traditional Schoolers: Hey, y’all! I’m Ms. Lisa, a dyslexia interventionist and 13-yr veteran homeschool mama on a mission to lead young readers from guessing words to smoothly reading text they understand. 📣 Let’s connect in building our literacy legacy. 📚
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Black leaders in the Missouri Legislature said they will fight any attempt to redraw the state’s congressional districts, pointing to the courts as the venue where they have greatest hopes to prevail. (@missouriindependent.com)
Black lawmakers vow to block Missouri GOP push for new congressional districts
Gov. Mike Kehoe is considering a request from the Trump administration to call a special session so Republicans can gain a seat in the state's eight-member congressional delegation.
www.kcur.org
August 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Black leaders in the Missouri Legislature said they will fight any attempt to redraw the state’s congressional districts, pointing to the courts as the venue where they have greatest hopes to prevail. (@missouriindependent.com)
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During the 2020-21 school year, the number of students learning English in Lee's Summit schools hit a recent low. By the 2023-24 school year, that number had nearly doubled. (@thebeacon.bsky.social)
Lee’s Summit schools serve a growing number of English language learners
The growth in the number of students learning English is one of several ways the district is becoming more diverse.
www.kcur.org
August 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
During the 2020-21 school year, the number of students learning English in Lee's Summit schools hit a recent low. By the 2023-24 school year, that number had nearly doubled. (@thebeacon.bsky.social)
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Congress has eliminated all federal funding for public media. And now Kansas City’s public broadcasters need YOU. https://loom.ly/pvwG3Dc
KCUR and Classical KC just lost federal funding. Here's what to know and how to help.
Ending federal funding for public media will have an immediate and drastic effect on KCUR and Classical KC. Here are the latest updates, plus what you can do to help.
www.kcur.org
July 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Congress has eliminated all federal funding for public media. And now Kansas City’s public broadcasters need YOU. https://loom.ly/pvwG3Dc
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"No Kings" protests are planned today for Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, at West 119th Street and Blue Valley Parkway and at Prairiefire in Overland Park, at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park in Lenexa, and in Lee's Summit. https://loom.ly/NfCWnWM
Ahead of 'No Kings' protests, Kansas City organizer fears for the state of our democracy
In response to the policies of the Trump administration, No Kings protesters will take to the streets around the country this Saturday. KCUR's Up To Date spoke with one of the organizers of a protest in Kansas City.
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June 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
"No Kings" protests are planned today for Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, at West 119th Street and Blue Valley Parkway and at Prairiefire in Overland Park, at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park in Lenexa, and in Lee's Summit. https://loom.ly/NfCWnWM
Dads of K-3rd grade readers and spellers: what platforms are you on these days? I’m a dyslexia tutor wanting to connect with you.
April 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Dads of K-3rd grade readers and spellers: what platforms are you on these days? I’m a dyslexia tutor wanting to connect with you.
Moms of K-3rd graders, your child isn't lazy. Their teacher isn't incompetent. You're not a bad parent. Reading struggles are draining and often go unrecognized in homes and classrooms. But once you see the patterns, you'll never look at your child's reading the same way again. Am I right?
April 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Moms of K-3rd graders, your child isn't lazy. Their teacher isn't incompetent. You're not a bad parent. Reading struggles are draining and often go unrecognized in homes and classrooms. But once you see the patterns, you'll never look at your child's reading the same way again. Am I right?
Where are all the moms of K-3rd grade readers and spellers? What platforms do y’all love to be on nowadays? Let’s connect!
April 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Where are all the moms of K-3rd grade readers and spellers? What platforms do y’all love to be on nowadays? Let’s connect!
Since your child is thumping beats on tables and counters anyway, use that rhythm for 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴! 𝗦𝘆𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 are the “beats” of a word—𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 for each 𝘀𝘆𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 (beat). Follow me for more tips! #parentingsky
April 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Since your child is thumping beats on tables and counters anyway, use that rhythm for 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴! 𝗦𝘆𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 are the “beats” of a word—𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 for each 𝘀𝘆𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 (beat). Follow me for more tips! #parentingsky
Don’t just tell your child the meaning of a word—show them. 🤗 Look it up together, draw it, act it out, use it in a funny sentence, connect it to something they already know. Words stick better when they have a home in the brain. What’s a 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱? #blacksky
April 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Don’t just tell your child the meaning of a word—show them. 🤗 Look it up together, draw it, act it out, use it in a funny sentence, connect it to something they already know. Words stick better when they have a home in the brain. What’s a 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱? #blacksky
Mama, do not raise a silent reader! Let's encourage those sounds, those questions, that love of getting lost in a good book. #parentingsky
April 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Mama, do not raise a silent reader! Let's encourage those sounds, those questions, that love of getting lost in a good book. #parentingsky
And to all my little humans…🫶🏾💜🧡
Little gentle reminder to all the human creatives out there 💪
April 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
And to all my little humans…🫶🏾💜🧡
Dyslexia is simply a different pathway to literacy. The real hurdle is when we teach children to measure their worth by how quickly they travel that path. #blackwomen
April 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Dyslexia is simply a different pathway to literacy. The real hurdle is when we teach children to measure their worth by how quickly they travel that path. #blackwomen
What’s a nursery rhyme you still have memorized from your young childhood years? I’ll go first…
Ms. Ma…ry Mack, Mack, Mack
All dressed in black, black, black
With silver buttons, buttons, buttons
All down her back, back, back.
Ms. Ma…ry Mack, Mack, Mack
All dressed in black, black, black
With silver buttons, buttons, buttons
All down her back, back, back.
April 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What’s a nursery rhyme you still have memorized from your young childhood years? I’ll go first…
Ms. Ma…ry Mack, Mack, Mack
All dressed in black, black, black
With silver buttons, buttons, buttons
All down her back, back, back.
Ms. Ma…ry Mack, Mack, Mack
All dressed in black, black, black
With silver buttons, buttons, buttons
All down her back, back, back.
Active, fun learning is a power-up move! Children with dyslexia and/or ADHD thrive when their brains are stimulated while processing information. It’s probably why my scholars beat me in every educational game! 😝
April 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Active, fun learning is a power-up move! Children with dyslexia and/or ADHD thrive when their brains are stimulated while processing information. It’s probably why my scholars beat me in every educational game! 😝
Are you and your child exhausted from reading time ? 👀
If your child is showing signs of distress and reading practice is slow and inaccurate, try this different approach. 🧵 1/3
If your child is showing signs of distress and reading practice is slow and inaccurate, try this different approach. 🧵 1/3
April 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Are you and your child exhausted from reading time ? 👀
If your child is showing signs of distress and reading practice is slow and inaccurate, try this different approach. 🧵 1/3
If your child is showing signs of distress and reading practice is slow and inaccurate, try this different approach. 🧵 1/3
You're missing out if you haven't combined letter-sound practice with physical movement for your child. It's one of the most effective ways to learn! #parentingsky
April 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You're missing out if you haven't combined letter-sound practice with physical movement for your child. It's one of the most effective ways to learn! #parentingsky
What’s the word for remembering the taste of chocolate cake you had two nights ago and desiring to eat said cake again? 🤤😋🤔
April 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
What’s the word for remembering the taste of chocolate cake you had two nights ago and desiring to eat said cake again? 🤤😋🤔
Strong readers aren't born—they're built at home first, not just at school. #parentingsky
April 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Strong readers aren't born—they're built at home first, not just at school. #parentingsky
Ever watched your child struggle through reading a simple sentence? "The... cat... sat... on... the... mat." Why does it feel like each word is a mountain to climb? #parentingsky🧵
April 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Ever watched your child struggle through reading a simple sentence? "The... cat... sat... on... the... mat." Why does it feel like each word is a mountain to climb? #parentingsky🧵
If your child isn’t reading fluently by 2nd grade, catching up gets 10x harder. So what can you do? 1) use a grid to practice reading isolated words; 2) choose books your child can read smoothly and accurately; 3) model reading the text; 4) give helpful feedback. SHARE This! #parentingsky
April 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If your child isn’t reading fluently by 2nd grade, catching up gets 10x harder. So what can you do? 1) use a grid to practice reading isolated words; 2) choose books your child can read smoothly and accurately; 3) model reading the text; 4) give helpful feedback. SHARE This! #parentingsky
Screen time won't teach your young child to read. But you can—starting today. #parentingsky
March 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Screen time won't teach your young child to read. But you can—starting today. #parentingsky
By 3rd grade, kids should be reading to learn—not still learning to read. Is your child on track? #parentingsky
March 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
By 3rd grade, kids should be reading to learn—not still learning to read. Is your child on track? #parentingsky
Same! It’s this kind of a day for me too! 😌
February 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Same! It’s this kind of a day for me too! 😌