In this episode, we seek out the truth behind dyslexia. Our professor Dr. Michelle Storie joins us to provide some answers regarding what dyslexia actually is and to clear up some common misconceptions. We also review some depictions of dyslexia in the media. Stay tuned to hear about privilege and how it impacts nearly every aspect of our lives. 

Links to videos:

1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iVcTPRShBA

2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-KPmUWchj8

3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhHmUXzmCwE

4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxYjKDxYH2U

References

Bella Thorne Official. (2012, April 3). Bella thorne dyslexia story [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iVcTPRShBA

cosbyshow. (2008, February 26). Theo’s gift - s6, ep04 [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxYjKDxYH2U

Cowen, C. (2017, September). Is dyslexia a gift? Infographic. International Dyslexia Association. https://dyslexiaida.org/is-dyslexia-a-gift-infographic/

National Association of School Psychologists. (2016). Talking about race and privilege: Lesson plan for middle and high school students [handout]. Bethesda, MD: Author.

National Association of School Psychologists. (2016). Understanding race and privilege [handout]. Bethesda, MD: Author.

Tracey Boguski. (2012, June 25). Shake it up cece - dyslexia [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-KPmUWchj8

tuxedomaskluver. (2017, February 20). Percy jackson dyslexia scene [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhHmUXzmCwE

Welcome back! In this episode, Sophia and Marcus talk to school psychology grad students Jared Cucinotta and Nathaniel Cronk about what they wish they knew when they were entering graduate school. Find out how Nate gets in touch with his professors, why Jared cried on his birthday, and what advice Marcus really needs to take. Stay tuned to hear about some of the racial disparities in education and the importance of Juneteenth. 

References

Gates, H. L. (n.d.). What is juneteenth? PBS. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/what-is-juneteenth/

Library of Congress. (n.d.). Slavery, united states. https://www.loc.gov/rr/geogmap/placesinhistory/archive/2011/20110318_slavery.html#:~:text=Of%20those%2031%20million%2C%20as,the%201850%20and%201860%20census.

National Association of School Psychologists. (n.d.). Racial and ethnic disproportionality in education. https://www.nasponline.org/assets/Documents/Research%20and%20Policy/Position%20Statements/Racial_Ethnic_Disproportionality.pdf

National Association of School Psychologists. (n.d.). School psychology unified antiracism statement and call to action. https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/diversity-and-social-justice/social-justice/school-psychology-unified-antiracism-statement-and-call-to-action

National Center for Education Statistics (2023, May). Racial/ethnic enrollment in public schools. https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/cge/racial-ethnic-enrollment

National Geographic. (2021, July 8). Dec 18, 1865 CE: Slavery is abolished. https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/slavery-abolished/

National Museum of African American History and Culture. (n.d.). The historical legacy of juneteenth. https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth

Weir, K. (2016, November). Inequality at school. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/11/cover-inequality-school

Welcome to The Wiscard of Oz: Adventures in School Psychology! In this episode, meet co-hosts Sophia and Marcus as they spill the details about what being in a school psychology master’s program is really like. Stay tuned to hear them talk about their own highs and lows throughout the past year, who they want to see on the podcast in the future, and how excited they are about a wheel!