New York City to start screening students for dyslexia
It's the largest, most comprehensive program in the nation and will help students whose parents lack the financial ability to send their kids to special private schools.
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It's the largest, most comprehensive program in the nation and will help students whose parents lack the financial ability to send their kids to special private schools.
Mayor Adams is making good on a bedrock campaign promise. The mayor says his multi-layered dyslexia plan for students will be the most comprehensive in the country. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has details on the impact for every single student.
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Special education experts say if done properly, New York City's plan to better diagnose and treat dyslexia could be life-changing, helping thousands of students reach their maximum potential. CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with one advocate about her lifelong struggles with reading.
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