How You Learn has Nothing to Do with How Incredible Your Thoughts Are

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   Henry Winkler says, “Your thoughts are what powers your engine. They’re the fuel for your future. Just your thoughts, and what you do with them.” Henry Winkler in a delightful 25-minute interview by Arik Korman of League of Education Voters Winkler explains the emotional component to having dyslexia, not … Read more How You Learn has Nothing to Do with How Incredible Your Thoughts Are

The Long, Difficult, and Expensive Battle for Dyslexia Educational Support Services, Even for a Lawyer Experienced in the Field

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   Part Four of a Four-Part Series on Dyslexia   Spoiler Alert: This Mother/Lawyer won a significant victory for Washington state students. Question: Could that give this Mom leverage to get her own child-appropriate and timely services? This mother has worked as an attorney on disability education issues for over … Read more The Long, Difficult, and Expensive Battle for Dyslexia Educational Support Services, Even for a Lawyer Experienced in the Field

Fighting for Special Education Services for Dyslexia

By Alice Doyel Guest blogger   Olivia Handman, Master of Arts in Policy Studies, Summer 2020 University of Washington Bothell Part Three of a Four-Part Series on Dyslexia   Olivia’s Own Path Through King County Schools: Fighting for Special Education Services for Dyslexia In my last blog post, Olivia Handman informed us about the findings … Read more Fighting for Special Education Services for Dyslexia