Dallas Branch IDA

This memory popped up today! What an honor to have contributed to the @DyslexiaIDA Perspectives Journal on “The Power of Practice,” alongside so many leading researchers and educators. If you missed it or want to read it again. Here’s the link:🔗 onlinedigeditions.com/publication/?i…

Have questions about your child’s special education services? Contact your Parent Training & Information Center (PTI). Every state has at least one PTI funded by OSEP under IDEA. Find your PTI here: prntexas.org/about-prn/find…

The latest episode of Sold a Story by @ehanford and @CLPeak is out. It's called "The Cuts," and it examines the dismantling of federally funded education research. Worth a listen! apmreports.org/episode/2025/0…

Minimal guidance (discovery, inquiry, PBL) often hinders learning—overloading memory & creating only the illusion of effectiveness. Research shows explicit teaching, scaffolding & worked examples drive real learning, esp. for novices. 📖 researchgate.net/publication/27…

🌞✨ 15 weeks. 146 literacy resources. All curated in 1 place! 📚 Explore evidence-based knowledge and practices designed to strengthen instruction + empower educators + increase student learning! 🔗 🔗Padlet Link Here: bit.ly/Kastner-2025SS… #UntilALLAreLiterate

Aw dang it. The latest report from @economicpolicy shows that the US is falling behind on education funding. It’s time we fully funded our public schools so every child can thrive. Read more: epi.org/publication/u-…

For Spanish-speaking SAGE families, from @PRNTexas: Un simposio gratuito y en español para familias de niños con discapacidades, diagnósticos o necesidades especiales. 📅 13 de septiembre 📍 Richardson, TX Inscríbete aquí 👉 tinyurl.com/2025FAROREGIST… (not affiliated with PTA/RISD)

The founder of Nessy, Mike Jones, was taught to read at home by his mother (Pat Jones OBE) after he failed to learn at school. In 2019, the short film MiCAL was made about their story. Visit our youtube channel to watch! youtube.com/watch?v=p-Eycm… #NessyLearning #DyslexiaAwareness #Education #Learning #Dyslexia

Join #IDA today for discounts, resources, and expert support! Click the link in our bio to start your membership! #IDA #DyslexiaIDA #InternationalDyslexiaAssociation #membership #jointoday #literacy #dyslexiaawaeness #structuredliteracy #memberbenefits

Only a few days left! Submit your Intent to Apply by July 8 for ED's new American History and Civics Seminars discretionary grant program: ed.gov/about/news/pre…

glad you are here! #UntilEveryoneCanRead #IDAAccreditation

Made to the #IDASymposium @UHouston #FarishHall @DallasIDA @HoustonDyslexia @NickersonCierra @DyslexiaIDA

The State Board of Education needs your input on K–12 instructional materials submitted for the 2025 IMRA cycle. 📖 300+ instructional materials are available for review 🌐 Review the materials: sboe.texas.gov/imra 📌 Comment deadline: July 1, 2025

The National Archives will no longer be open to the public. The NATIONAL ARCHIVES!! I was there last month reporting for Sold a Story Season 2. archives.gov/college-park

Want to know how a voucher program would impact your school district? @hilweth shares a free online tool to estimate the costs of vouchers—including hidden costs that are most harmful to under-resourced—in the new #AmericanEducator. aft.org/ae/summer2025/…

Are your slides too busy for students… find out more at kqed.org/mindshift/6529…

Excited to announce the launch of my next chapter. Juneteenth is the launch of Upstream Education for All, a nonprofit dedicated to providing differentiated support for visionary nonprofit leaders in service to marginalized communities. upstreameducation.org

What Is Social and Emotional Learning? childmind.org/article/what-i…

On June 19, 1865, freedom was announced in Galveston, Texas — a moment that became known as Juneteenth. Today, we join the nation in celebrating this pivotal moment in U.S. and Texas history.

Join us in Atlanta for Dyslexia Con 25! Early bird registration ends July 15. 💻Details: dyslexiacon.org #dyslexiacon25 #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #UntilEveryoneCanRead #StructuredLiteracy