Unraveling the myths around reading and dyslexia. Plus: the powerful effects of drawing on learning

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Unraveling the Myths Around Reading and Dyslexia; The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning; 4 Ways to Get Students Moving in Class |

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June 5, 2019
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A disorder that affects 20 percent of children
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Unraveling the Myths Around Reading and Dyslexia

Teachers are seeking new training to understand the brain science around dyslexia, the most commonly reported disability among children.



Engaging multiple parts of the brain boosts learning.
Credit: Catherine Madden for the George Lucas Educational Foundation

The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning

The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts.



Techniques to increase students' energy level
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4 Ways to Get Students Moving in Class

Build students' sense of engagement by incorporating activities that get them out of their seats to work with course content.



Representation matters.
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50 Years of Children Drawing Scientists

When girls don't see women as scientists, they may not see their future selves as scientists, either—but teachers can make a difference.



Meeting all students' needs
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Ensuring That Instruction Is Inclusive for Diverse Learners

Using ideas from Universal Design for Learning with all students can make classrooms more welcoming for those with learning disabilities.





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