This piece is at the heart of the matter - post via
Diary of a Deelexia Mom blog:
Why Johnny’s Grandkids STILL Can’t Read
https://diaryofadeelexiamom.com/2017/11 ... cant-read/
Yes, there are many factors that go into reading failure, but you know what? If a child in poverty gets explicit reading instruction, it won’t hurt him. If a child who needs glasses gets explicit reading instruction, it won’t hurt her. But if a child with undiagnosed dyslexia does NOT get explicit reading instruction …..it can do irreversible damage.
Let’s change the world for Johnny’s great-grandkids. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Do read this post in full!