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Articles mentioned in this episode:

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/atlanta-catholic-schools-expand-program-supporting-students-with-learning-differences-2/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/spellcheck-and-ai-tools-may-be-masking-childrens-reading-development-needs/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/uconn-partnership-brings-neuroscience-research-to-connecticut-school-for-diverse-learners/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/singapore-positions-dyslexia-support-as-national-test-of-educational-equity/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/new-research-reveals-how-timing-differences-in-the-brain-affect-reading-development/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/barbados-rotary-project-brings-early-reading-screening-and-teacher-training-to-schools/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/colorado-launches-universal-dyslexia-screening-as-rural-families-bridge-resource-gaps/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/albertas-early-reading-screening-program-needs-better-teacher-support-to-help-students/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/specialized-schools-expansion-plan-stalls-as-community-priorities-collide-with-student-need/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/school-serving-students-building-reading-skills-faces-neighborhood-pushback-in-belmont-2/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/japanese-researchers-create-safe-method-to-study-different-reading-brain-patterns/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/university-partnership-makes-dyslexia-training-accessible-while-providing-free-reading-support/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/west-texas-schools-gain-local-ai-computing-power-through-new-edge-data-center/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/clemson-launches-ai-training-program-to-help-k-12-teachers-navigate-classroom-technology/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/thailand-trains-150000-teachers-on-ai-skills-in-global-education-push/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/philippine-university-launches-first-philosophy-and-ai-undergraduate-degree/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/el-salvador-becomes-first-nation-to-deploy-ai-tutoring-for-one-million-students/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/ohio-becomes-first-state-to-require-ai-policies-in-every-public-school/

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This week has huge news for dyslexia. It's what practitioners have been saying all along. https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/new-global-dyslexia-definition-embraces-brain-potential-and-early-support/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/indian-business-schools-embrace-ai-integrated-curriculum-to-prepare-future-ready-leaders/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/ai-learning-glasses-bring-real-time-note-taking-and-vocabulary-review-to-classrooms/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/illinois-laws-protect-human-teaching-while-embracing-ai-as-tool/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/community-college-launches-free-ai-literacy-webinar-series-for-educators/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/virginia-school-district-embraces-ai-as-teacher-collaborator-rather-than-threat/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/south-korea-brings-ai-powered-education-textbooks-to-middle-and-high-schools/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/novato-schools-face-budget-crisis-as-reserves-plummet-below-state-minimum/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/illinois-protects-human-teachers-from-ai-replacement-in-community-colleges/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/illinois-sets-july-2026-deadline-for-statewide-ai-guidelines-in-schools/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dysgraphia/eye-tracking-research-reveals-new-pathways-for-understanding-writing-differences/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/india-launches-free-ai-literacy-program-targeting-10-million-learners-nationwide-2/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/new-hampshire-lawmakers-propose-major-changes-to-education-voucher-program/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/federal-testing-cuts-leave-parents-without-critical-data-on-student-progress/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/indias-first-large-scale-ai-university-partnership-shows-how-technology-can-expand-educational-access/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/charter-school-closure-exposes-critical-gaps-in-specialized-reading-support-2/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/attentiondeficitdisorderaddadhd/uk-patent-battle-could-expand-generic-access-to-popular-focus-medication/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/new-abeye-lexilens-monitor-uses-pulsed-backlighting-to-support-readers-developing-visual-processing-skills/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/liverpools-giovanni-leoni-opens-up-about-developing-reading-skills-differently/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/estonia-leads-world-in-training-students-to-use-ai-thoughtfully/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/florida-district-shows-parents-how-to-embrace-ai-in-education/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/idaho-voters-protect-special-education-with-historic-7-7-million-levy-approval/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/california-schools-gain-7-4-billion-despite-mounting-state-budget-pressures/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/california-eliminates-college-application-barriers-for-qualified-high-school-seniors/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/nyc-mayor-elect-reverses-course-now-backs-mayoral-control-of-schools/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/california-becomes-first-state-to-require-safety-measures-for-ai-chatbots-used-by-minors/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/new-global-dyslexia-definition-embraces-brain-potential-and-early-support/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyscalculia/dyscalculia-day-2026-brings-global-awareness-and-practical-strategies-for-math-learning-differences/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/researchers-reach-groundbreaking-consensus-on-how-to-define-and-understand-dyslexia/

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In this episode of "Learning Success: Your Questions Answered," Laura Lurns addresses what parents need to know about recognizing early mathematical challenges in preschool and elementary-aged children.

You'll learn the specific indicators to watch for at different developmental stages, the neuroscience behind number sense development, why traditional diagnostic approaches create limiting identities, and how concrete, systematic instruction literally rewires mathematical brain circuits.

Most importantly, Laura explains why you don't need expensive specialist evaluations to start helping your child. With the right guidance and brief daily practice, you can begin building your child's mathematical capabilities during critical windows of brain development.

Article: https://learningsuccess.blog/dyscalculia/what-does-dyscalculia-look-like-in-a-young-child-e-g-preschool-or-primary-school-age/

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This week: AI achieves 94.7% accuracy identifying reading support needs, research reveals two distinct attention profiles (not one!), and nearly 300 million students across Asia get personalized AI learning.

Covering:

- Dyslexia & Reading: AI screening breakthroughs, mobile neurofeedback

- ADHD & Attention: Two neurocognitive profiles challenge single-narrative thinking

- AI in Education: China 43M students, India 248M students on personalized platforms

- Education Policy: Federal budget shifts, Massachusetts replaces high-stakes testing

ARTICLES REFERENCED:

DYSLEXIA & READING

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/new-ai-system-achieves-94-7-accuracy-in-identifying-children-who-need-reading-support/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/dyslexia/mobile-neurofeedback-app-shows-promise-for-building-reading-skills-in-young-learners/

ADHD & ATTENTION

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/attentiondeficitdisorderaddadhd/new-research-reveals-two-distinct-neurocognitive-profiles-challenge-single-adhd-narrative/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/attentiondeficitdisorderaddadhd/rockefeller-researchers-discover-gene-that-calms-brain-to-improve-focus/

AI IN EDUCATION

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/chinas-ai-tutoring-platform-reaches-43-million-students-through-personalized-learning/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-ai/india-launches-nationwide-ai-powered-platforms-to-personalize-learning-for-248-million-students/

EDUCATION POLICY

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/massachusetts-ditches-high-stakes-testing-for-skills-based-graduation-framework/

https://learningsuccess.blog/news/education-policy/ohio-audit-exposes-teacher-colleges-still-using-discredited-reading-methods/

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This Week in Education: Episode 4 – Budget Battles, Math Mandates, and State Strategies

Tune in for a fast-paced roundup of top education news, as states tackle deadlines, dyslexia, and test score slumps to transform schools. From Pennsylvania's budget crisis starving schools of $3.76B to California's screening of 1.2M K-2 kids, we dissect the breakthroughs, breakdowns, and paths forward in U.S. public education.

In this episode:

• Illinois Tackles the Math Crisis: Only 28% of students are math-proficient—a pre-COVID issue—prompting Superintendent Tony Sanders' listening tour for a Comprehensive Numeracy Plan. Drawing from their literacy wins, we examine timelines, input from 3,000+ educators, and advice for parents: seek help now, don't wait till 2030.
• Pennsylvania's Budget Standoff Hurts Kids: 100+ days overdue, it's the sole state without a 2025-26 budget, leaving 500 districts borrowing at 4.5% and cutting mental health services. Pittsburgh nears collapse amid unused $11B reserves; we unpack the partisan deadlock and echoes of the 2015 mess.
• California's Dyslexia Screening Debuts: A decade of advocacy yields fall screenings for all K-2 students, with multilingual tools for 1.1M English learners. Newsom's dyslexia story fuels it, but will districts convert identifications into phonics interventions for the 60% of third-graders below reading level?
• Arizona's West-MEC Gears for Chips: This CTE giant serves 48,000 students over 4,000 sq mi, adding 3,000 sq ft labs for TSMC/Amkor's $7B+ boom. Explore tuition-free dual enrollment, 95% completion, and Amkor-led curriculum design for semiconductor jobs.
• North Carolina Aims for #1 by 2030: Superintendent Green's "Achieving Educational Excellence" plan, unanimously passed, funds $25M rural math aid and auto-admits for 62,000 seniors toward 92% graduation. From listening tours to quarterly checks: blueprint or bust?

For teachers, parents, or policymakers, get expert analysis and raw insights

Articles mentioned in this podcast

North Carolina Launches Comprehensive Five-Year Plan to Reach National Education Leadership by 2030

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-policy/north-carolina-launches-comprehensive-five-year-plan-to-reach-national-education-leadership-by-2030/

Arizona’s West-MEC Scales Career Technical Education to 48,000 Students as Semiconductor Industry Reshapes Regional Workforce Needs

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-innovation/arizonas-west-mec-scales-career-technical-education-to-48000-students-as-semiconductor-industry-reshapes-regional-workforce-needs/

California Launches Universal K-2 Dyslexia Screening in 2025 After Decade of Advocacy and Cultural Adaptation

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/special-education/california-launches-universal-k-2-dyslexia-screening-in-2025-after-decade-of-advocacy-and-cultural-adaptation/

Pennsylvania Stands Alone: Only US State Without Budget After 100 Days as Schools Miss $3.76 Billion

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-policy/pennsylvania-stands-alone-only-us-state-without-budget-after-100-days-as-schools-miss-3-76-billion/

Illinois Launches Statewide Math Improvement Initiative as 72% of Students Lack Proficiency

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-academic-assessment/illinois-launches-statewide-math-improvement-initiative-as-72-of-students-lack-proficiency/

Articles mentioned in this podcast

Ohio Legislature Abandons Fair School Funding Plan as Private School Vouchers Surge

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-policy/ohio-legislature-abandons-fair-school-funding-plan-as-private-school-vouchers-surge/

Illinois School Funding Crisis Deepens as Evidence-Based Formula Falls Seven Years Behind Schedule

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-policy/illinois-school-funding-crisis-deepens-as-evidence-based-formula-falls-seven-years-behind-schedule/

NYC Launches Historic $182 Million Teacher Hiring Initiative to Transform Classroom Learning

https://learningsuccess.blog/uncategorized/nyc-launches-historic-182-million-teacher-hiring-initiative-to-transform-classroom-learning/

Georgia Launches $65 Million Statewide AI Workforce Initiative Reaching Farms, Factories, and Classrooms

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-ai/georgia-launches-65-million-statewide-ai-workforce-initiative-reaching-farms-factories-and-classrooms/

Trump Administration Announces Historic $500 Million Charter School Investment

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-policy/trump-administration-announces-historic-500-million-charter-school-investment/

North Carolina Launches Statewide Apprenticeship Initiative Following Governor’s Workforce Executive Order

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-teacher-workforce/north-carolina-launches-statewide-apprenticeship-initiative-following-governors-workforce-executive-order/

Articles discussed in this episode

Ohio Legislature Abandons Constitutional School Funding Requirements, Diverts Billions to Private Vouchers

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-policy/ohio-legislature-abandons-constitutional-school-funding-requirements-diverts-billions-to-private-vouchers/

Michigan Delivers Historic $87 Million Literacy Victory as Assessment Scores Rise Statewide

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-academic-assessment/michigan-delivers-historic-87-million-literacy-victory-as-assessment-scores-rise-statewide/

UK Revolutionizes School Improvement with £20M RISE Teams Reaching 200,000 Students

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-innovation/uk-revolutionizes-school-improvement-with-20m-rise-teams-reaching-200000-students/

Rural Innovation Zones Scale Nationwide as Texas Model Inspires $600K Foundation Investment

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-policy/rural-innovation-zones-scale-nationwide-as-texas-model-inspires-600k-foundation-investment/

Federal Government Issues Landmark AI Education Guidance as Schools Navigate Technology Integration

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-ai/federal-government-issues-landmark-ai-education-guidance-as-schools-navigate-technology-integration/

California Moves to Transform Literacy Crisis with Landmark $200 Million Science of Reading Investment

https://learningsuccess.blog/uncategorized/california-moves-to-transform-literacy-crisis-with-landmark-200-million-science-of-reading-investment/

Rural Iowa Districts Feel the Squeeze as AEA Funding Law Reveals Educational Equity Gap

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-policy/rural-iowa-districts-feel-the-squeeze-as-aea-funding-law-reveals-educational-equity-gap/

California Marks Historic Milestone with Unanimous Science of Reading Legislation

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-academic-assessment/california-marks-historic-milestone-with-unanimous-science-of-reading-legislation/

North Carolina Launches Historic Plan to Become Nation’s Top Public School System by 2030

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-innovation/north-carolina-launches-historic-plan-to-become-nations-top-public-school-system-by-2030/

North Carolina Responds to Youth Mental Health Crisis with First-in-Nation Teacher Training Initiative

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-mental-health/north-carolina-responds-to-youth-mental-health-crisis-with-first-in-nation-teacher-training-initiative/

AI Becomes Top Priority for State Education Leaders as Schools Navigate Revolutionary Technology Integration

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-ai/ai-becomes-top-priority-for-state-education-leaders-as-schools-navigate-revolutionary-technology-integration/

Utah Lab School Pioneers Statewide Teacher Development with Dual $100K Innovation Grants

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-innovation/utah-lab-school-pioneers-statewide-teacher-development-with-dual-100k-innovation-grants/

Tech Giants Pledge Record $100 Million for AI Education as America Races to Lead Global Innovation

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-ai/tech-giants-pledge-record-100-million-for-ai-education-as-america-races-to-lead-global-innovation-2/

AI Revolution in Special Education: Utah State University Develops Groundbreaking Hearing Support Tools for Students

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-teacher-workforce/ai-revolution-in-special-education-utah-state-university-develops-groundbreaking-hearing-support-tools-for-students/

Elite Universities Redirect Hundreds of Millions to Trade Schools in Historic Workforce Investment

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-policy/elite-universities-redirect-hundreds-of-millions-to-trade-schools-in-historic-workforce-investment/

Remote California High School Proves Rural Innovation Can Outpace Urban Districts After 20 Years

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-innovation/remote-california-high-school-proves-rural-innovation-can-outpace-urban-districts-after-20-years/

AI Leapfrogs Cybersecurity as Top State Education Priority While $100+ Million Federal Initiative Launches

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-ai/ai-leapfrogs-cybersecurity-as-top-state-education-priority-while-100-million-federal-initiative-launches/

Texas Phone Ban Shows Promise as Students Rediscover Face-to-Face Connection

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-mental-health/texas-phone-ban-shows-promise-as-students-rediscover-face-to-face-connection/

Texas Students Return to Dramatically Different Schools as Major Legislative Changes Take Effect

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-policy/texas-students-return-to-dramatically-different-schools-as-major-legislative-changes-take-effect/

New York Becomes Nation’s Largest State to Implement Comprehensive Phone-Free Schools Initiative

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-policy/new-york-becomes-nations-largest-state-to-implement-comprehensive-phone-free-schools-initiative/

Michigan Invests Record $10 Million in Game-Changing Literacy Innovation Programs

https://learningsuccess.blog/education/education-innovation/michigan-invests-record-10-million-in-game-changing-literacy-innovation-programs/

Georgia Unveils Revolutionary Teacher Staffing Model to Combat Workforce Crisis

https://learningsuccess.blog/teacherresources/georgia-unveils-revolutionary-teacher-staffing-model-to-combat-workforce-crisis/

Stanford AI+Education Summit Demonstrates National Leadership in Classroom AI Integration

https://learningsuccess.blog/uncategorized/stanford-aieducation-summit-demonstrates-national-leadership-in-classroom-ai-integration/

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