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by Catherine Read

Decoding Dyslexia Virginia – Inside Scoop

Dyslexia is a diagnosis that has been known for decades. Many school systems have defaulted to a “wait to fail” model of education that hinges on a waiting until a learning disability can no longer be ignored.

There are simple and inexpensive methods for screening all incoming students for dyslexia. The Fairfax County Public School System recently added a Dyslexia specialist to their staff several months after this segment aired.

On March 11, 2016, activist Joan Moore posted: “Decoding Dyslexia VA is SO EXCITED to announce that ‪#‎HB842‬ has received funding and will soon be on it’s way to the Governor’s desk to become a LAW”.

This is civic engagement at its best.

Filed Under: Blogging, Inside Scoop, TV Shows, Virginia

by Catherine Read

The Fight for Affordable Housing in Fairfax

Catherine Read discusses Affordable Housing with Lisa Whetzel, the Executive Director of the non-profit Our Daily Bread, and with Ken McMillon of the Copmmunity Action Advisory Board. With numerous redevelopment projects in Fairfax City being presented for City Council approval, the issue of those displaced must be addressed.

Filed Under: Inside Scoop, Virginia Tagged With: Affordable Housing, Fairfax, Ken McMillon, Lisa Whetzel, Our Daily Bread, VOICE, Workforce Housing

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