Articles from October 2022

Halloween and Fall-Themed Book Recommendations against a pale orange background. There are animated books, pumpkins, spider webs, leaves, trees, and a ghost.

Fun and Freaky Recommended Fall Reads

Friday, October 28, 2022
Our staff has 13 book recommendations with themes of fun fall activities, Halloween, and other spooky selections.
Teacher giving a high-five to a student during a reading lesson

The Intersection of Dyslexia, Struggles With Reading, and Mental Health

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Sam McVancel, Ph.D
Learn more about the mental health impacts and strategies to help children with dyslexia.
A split photo, one side showing Will Caballero on his first day of virtual learning, and the other showing him holding a certificate for making the honor roll.

From Diagnosis to Honor Roll: One Family’s Dyslexia Journey

Monday, October 24, 2022
Meg Mechelke
Through assistance from educators, hard work, and fierce advocacy from his mom, student with dyslexia achieves reading successes.
Teen students and their teacher participating in a playwriting workshop

Workshopping a Play: Teaching Literacy Skills Through Playwriting

Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Meg Mechelke
Students can practice revising their own writing along with giving and receiving feedback through collaborative playwriting workshops.
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