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This month, we’re thrilled to highlight a truly inspiring episode from the Dyslexia on Demand podcast: Don’t Call on Me

🎙️ In this episode, hosts Megan and Eryn speak with Elizabeth Wilson and Rebecca Holmes—two remarkable mothers who turned their personal battles with the public school system into a powerful movement for change.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• Their emotional journey advocating for better educational support in Texas.

• How their efforts led to the Beckley Wilson Act, transforming resources for countless students.

• Stories of resilience, determination, and the courage it takes to stand up for what’s right.

📚 This conversation is perfect for parents, educators, and advocates who want to be inspired by the power of advocacy and the difference it can make.

🔗 Listen now: Resilience and Reform: The Story of the Beckley Wilson Act | Dont Call on Me Ep. 3

We hope this episode leaves you feeling as empowered as it did us. Advocacy can truly change lives—yours, your students, and your communities.

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Ask the Cognitive Scientist: Do Manipulatives Help Students Learn?

Manipulatives often help children grasp complex ideas by making abstract concepts tangible. But here’s the key: their effectiveness depends on how they’re used and the guidance provided by the teacher.

Want the full breakdown? 📖 Read the blog here: Ask the Cognitive Scientist: Do Manipulatives Help Students Learn?

Facing Up to Math Anxiety: Research by David Geary

Did you know? Students who experience early difficulties with math are more likely to develop math anxiety—not the other way around. 📊

David Geary’s insightful research dives deep into how math anxiety affects achievement and, more importantly, what can be done to help.

📚 Read the full paper here: Maths Anxiety: How It Affects Achievement

Time-Slots with Made for Math! 

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Want more information on how to help your kiddo with math anxiety?

In our Unlocking Dyscalculia series, our CEO Adrianne meets with Educational Therapist Kara Scanlon to talk about what math anxiety looks like, what the source of MA is, how to overcome MA + more! 

We discuss ways to help your overstimulated or understimulated child and strategies that they can use inside the classroom when they are feeling overwhelmed. 

+ 3 approaches teachers can implement today to ease math anxiety

Catch up on our Unlocking Dyscalculia series Here.