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March 26, 2023

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We wanted to share the special video message we received from Kareem Weaver which we played at our event last night. We thank Mr. Weaver for sharing his thoughts, inspirations and motivation with the Decoding Dyslexia-NJ community in this video.Kareem Weaver is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of FULCRUM, which partners with stakeholders to improve reading results for students. He is the Oakland NAACP's 2nd Vice President and Chair of its Education Committee. And his advocacy is featured in the new film, The Right to Read.www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMwwwv0SlU8 ... See MoreSee Less
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There’s still time to register for Tonight’s Decoding Dyslexia-NJ big event! We’ve got lots to talk about… particularly about some the interesting data we collected from our parents & teachers survey. Registration open until 6:00pm today!Program begins at 7:00pmwww.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-dyslexia-10-years-later-tickets-570239861777 ... See MoreSee Less
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The State of Dyslexia – 10 Years Later ... Free NJ In-Person EventMarch 23, 20236:00pm - 9:30pm Crowne Plaza Conference Center870 Scudders Mill RoadPlainsboro NJ 08536In 2013 and 2014, the New Jersey Governor signed 3 dyslexia-related bills into laws.So NJ, where are we now? How have these new laws impacted our schools, our teachers and our children? Come spend an evening with Decoding Dyslexia–NJ and distinguished guests to discuss how the NJ dyslexia laws have played out in the real world setting. Learn about the changes to educational environments and the shifts in attitudes and thought processes taking place in many districts across the state. If things seem slow to move in your community, join us and hear from other parents & educators about how to take steps towards improved outcomes in your school. Detailed examples of implementation and resources will be presented.This will be a FREE in-person eventREGISTRATION REQUIRED via EVENTBRITE www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-dyslexia-10-years-later-tickets-5702398617772.5 credits Professional Development Units (PDUs) will be provided by Learning Disabilities Association of New Jersey (LDANJ) ... See MoreSee Less
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EP LeVar Burton, of the The Right to Read Film said: "We failed them, in America, we have failed them by not giving them evidence-based instruction," on CBS Mornings discussing the new documentary "The Right to Read" with director Jenny Mackenzie. #readacrossamerica #nationalreadingmonth #saydyslexia #untilallcanread The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project Fountas & Pinnell Literacy New Jersey Department of Education www.cbsnews.com/video/levar-burton-and-jenny-mackenzie-discuss-new-documentary-the-right-to-read/..."The Right To Read" executive producer LeVar Burton and director Jenny Mackenzie join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their new documentary about the literacy crisis in the U.S. and how there is a disconnect between the science and how kids are taught to read in schools. ... See MoreSee Less
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A new must-see film! “Everyone deserves to right to read. Literacy is for all.” Kareem Weaver“We have a lot of people struggling to read. Why aren’t we screaming and yelling about this?” Emily Hanford Beginning March 2, 12:00AM PT—National Read Across America Day— audiences can access the film on a virtual screening platform through March 9, 11:59PM PT.Sign up here for the virtual access: therighttoreadfilm.org/watch-the-filmOnce you've signed up, you will receive a viewing link by e-mail. Access ends March 9th.Trailer: youtu.be/ptUYVHDeHOw ... See MoreSee Less
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