Learning
Learning Disability Does NOT Equal Low IQ
David Letterman and Jay Leno both used to do “man-on-the-street” interviews. In spite of all kinds of documentation on the contrary, a “man-on-the-street” interview would reveal that many people equate a learning disability with low IQ. Parents with smart but struggling students see far too much evidence of their child’s ability to accept the low…
Read More More Reading is NOT the Answer
Chris Botti is one of my favorite artists. When asked the key to success as a musician, he said, “Four things – Practice, Practice, Practice, and being friends with Sting!” It is generally accepted (and generally true), that if you want to be good at something, you have to practice, practice, practice. In his book,…
Read More A Teacher’s Dilemma – What Do I Do with a Non-Reader in My Classroom?
Last week, I got to spend some time with a dear friend who is a third grade teacher. This friend was not only my college roommate, but is also a phenomenal teacher. School had already started for her and she was telling me about a little boy in her class who was the most delayed…
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