- Another solution to Michigan’s children low reading scores…a look into the changes coming to your local school districts to aid reading proficiency around our neighborhoods.
- Two bills set to be signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer will prescreen youth for reading difficulties, helping them to get on a good track before it becomes too late.
“My greatest hope with this is that no kid has to fall significantly behind.”
It’s a topic we’ve been covering for months now, increasing reading proficiency from children in our neighborhoods. but experts say having a reading disorder like dyslexia may make learning to read even harder.
Something mom Nichole Martin knows well. Her daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia in the first grade. Martin says she’s able to read better, thanks to getting help early in life.
“It is going to impact every aspect of his life”
According to the University of Michigan, 70-80% of students with reading difficulties have some form of dyslexia. Martin believes every family should have the opportunity to get screened–to make sure their child is not getting left behind.