New, interactive way to learn algebra

Robots that teach kids algebra by demonstrating it in 3D:
http://science360.gov/obj/tkn-video/34aba94b-e810-43af-ba9a-73ba80824429/barobo-robots-teach-children-algebra

Time management tips

Many dyslexics have difficulty with organization and time management. These are some helpful ideas to improve those skills.
http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/homework-study-skills/study-skills-teens?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=twitter_chat

Dysgraphia and social life

Four ways dysgraphia can affect a child’s social life, and how to help:
http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/ways-dysgraphia-can-affect-your-childs-social-life

http://wane.com/news/indiana/pence-approves-withdrawal-from-common-core/

http://wane.com/news/indiana/pence-approves-withdrawal-from-common-core/

Indiana is dropping Common Core.  How will this affect students who have dyslexia?
http://wane.com/news/indiana/pence-approves-withdrawal-from-common-core/

Improving homework

Improving homework

According to this study, there are several inexpensive and easy ways to make homework more effective for learning.  
http://news.rice.edu/2014/03/18/rice-study-simple-changes-to-homework-improved-student-learning-2/

Thomas Edison quote

Great quote from famous dyslexic Thomas Edison.

10 Things You Need to Know About LD Evaluation

10 Things You Need to Know About LD Evaluation

10 things to know about learning difference evaluation: http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/ld-testing/10-things-to-know-about-learning-disability-evaluation?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social_link&utm_campaign=twitter_chat

Samsung Focuses On Accessibility

Samsung is releasing several powerful new assistive technologies, including an optical character recognition stand.
http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/14/samsung-focuses-on-accessibly-with-an-ultrasonic-case-a-text-reading-stand-and-voice-labels/

Dyslexia and music

Dyslexia can affect many areas outside of reading. For example, music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9oSlbuPW5io

Hand gestures a powerful learning tool

Using hand gestures greatly improves students’ understanding of math: http://news.uchicago.edu/article/2014/03/10/gesturing-hands-powerful-tool-children-s-math-learning