A petition for Dyscalculia support

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Here is a concerned mother who has started a petition to advocate for equal support and resources for children with dyscalculia. 

By signing this petition, you are joining her in urging educational authorities to recognize dyscalculia as a legitimate learning disability that requires equal attention and support as dyslexia or any other learning disorder. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of countless children struggling with numbers.

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Teacher’s knowledge about Dyscalculia

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The knowledge of a teacher about dyscalculia is essential for recognizing the symptoms and taking action. So they did a study and here is a part of their conclusion:

Being a Special Education teacher predicted a higher knowledge of intervention strategies in dyscalculia and having heard about dyscalculia predicted higher knowledge about not only intervention strategies but also dyscalculia characteristics. 

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The ‘science of reading’ swept reforms into classrooms nationwide. What about math?

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As American schools work to turn around math scores that plunged during the pandemic, some researchers are pushing for more attention to a set of research-based practices for teaching math. The movement has passionate backers, but is still in its infancy, especially compared with the phonics-based “science of reading” that has inspired changes in how classrooms across the country approach literacy.

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Inclusive Math Education for Neurodiverse Youth

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Great article from FeNews from the UK, by Gavin Hoole. He reviews how to create inclusive math education for neurodiverse students and how this can work very well. Nice article with clear questions that get answered.

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The pendulum swings

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After the hype about digital tools in education, the Swedish now rethink the strategy and believe things may have gotten too far. Back to paper and pencil believe some.

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