Education

For People With Dyslexia, Support Requires Time Or Money, Or A Lot Of Both

Addressing dyslexia can be a cause of exhaustion and isolation for those who have it, and for their supporters.

A jigsaw puzzle that has phonemes spelling out the word dyslexia.

How Are Teachers Trained To Help Students With Dyslexia? Many California Educators Want Change

A growing number of teacher-educators are getting on board with the idea that the best way to teach dyslexic students is also the best way to teach all students.

An illustration of a teacher, outlined in blue, standing in front of a blackboard teaching a child, outlined in orange. The board is filled with phonemes.

How Far Behind Are Los Angeles Students? A New School Year May Reveal Extent Of 'Learning Loss'

Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is warning of an impending drop in test scores — and promising a fierce response.

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Wait, How Did Student Loan Debt Even Become A Thing?

The debate around student loan repayment in the United States often focuses on individual responsibility, but student loan debt didn't grow to $1.75 trillion without federal and state policy.