A new study finds that those students’ who text regularly improve their literacy skills. The researchers say text language uses word play and requires an awareness of how sounds relate to written English.
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The new U.S. economic stimulus package places a strong emphasis on special education. We have seen a lot of commentary from writers wondering why special education is slated to receive generous amounts of funding.
Robin Hansen, a special needs parent and an advisor to the San Francisco Unified School District, has a valuable perspective on special education worth reading.