Access is not a “special need.” Accommodation is not a “special need.” The things that disabled people “need” are not “special needs.” They are human needs.

Thursday’s announcement represents a significant victory for parents — some of whom wept at the press conference — who have long been frustrated with the city’s inability to educate many struggling readers. ny.chalkbeat.org/2022/5/12/2306…

Just listen. Children are learning to read. Decodable Books. Go visit Goodfellas: bestprosintown.com/pa/bridgeport/… It’s happening. The 1st barbershop in the United States with decodable books. Be Lit! High Five Literacy Geoff V

New York City to screen all students for dyslexia, with specialized instruction starting in the fall cbsnews.com/newyork/news/n… via CBS New York

To protect their homeland from the effects of climate change, the Aquinnah Wampanoag of Martha's Vineyard are hand-planting beech grass in dunes. That's an approach supported by research, Alyson Eberhardt of NH Sea Grant tells CAI wunc.org/2022-05-28/bea…

A study of 355k UK primary school students finds reading achievement in one year predicts maths achievement the next year more strongly than the other way round suggesting "acquiring good reading skills is highly relevant for developing mathematics skills" bit.ly/3OYL2I5

👇🏽👇🏽THIS! 💯 #reading #read #dyslexia #righttoread #untilallcanread #SoR #scienceofreading #teachertruths #teachertwitter

I was asked today what I think universities should be doing in response to the pandemic. Buckle up. 🧵

We are heading into another year of almost universal messaging that masking is a matter of individual choice, and that we should all just keep working even if we’re sick. WGS firmly rejects this grind culture.

School Is for Learning to Read nytimes.com/2022/09/01/opi…

An important thread and reminder that wearing a mask doesn't only protect you - it is caring for our community too.

Catch our researchers and #communityscience volunteers from the Coastal Research Volunteers in this University of New Hampshire story about tracking shoreline change in New Hampshire! Alyson Eberhardt

Wednesday we (Mariah Arral, Ph.D. @BIOSENS_) will be hosting this Workshop on Tips for Neurodiverse Mentoring and Education. You can still register using the QR code in the image below. Target audience is USA faculty in STEM but all are welcome to attend. Feel free to Share.

Hey adidas I've been buying your soccer gear for decades and that all stops now. Your silence in the face of Kanye’s violent anti-semitism speaks volumes. #boycottadidas

A family friend in 8th grade is raising funds for a member of his community to get a prosthetic for skate boarding. Please donate if you can or help spread the word! customink.com/fundraising/go… via Custom Ink

I have a paid day off for Juneteenth. If you are in the same situation, will you join me in giving your day’s salary to to Black Lives Matter Seacoast? secure.actblue.com/donate/blmseac…