NYC unveils sweeping new plan to support kids with dyslexia

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Education NEW YORK DAILY NEWS and Education Reporter May 12, 2022 at 11:11 am The New York City Education Department revealed a sweeping, school system-wide plan Thursday to help kids with dyslexia — a cause near and dear to Mayor Adams’ heart.
Historically, public school students with reading difficulties have had trouble getting their disability diagnosed, and had untrained teachers, advocates say.
The mayor — who has been open about his struggles with undiagnosed dyslexia — and Schools Chancellor David Banks plan to change that.
Now, a new screening process will try to identify kids with dyslexia, new curriculum and teacher training will closely align with scientific research on how kids learn to read, and new classes will be specifically geared toward helping students with reading disabilities.