Learning Disabilities Association of NE - LDA NE

02/08/2026

“Reading is the gateway out of poverty.” - Clarice L. Jackson | Black Literacy Matters

This Black History Month, Dr. Tracy White and Clarice Jackson unpack what happens when literacy becomes liberation.

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🌐 drtracywhite.com/podcast

01/22/2026

Have you checked out our 2025 State of Dyslexia Report?

It’s now available and free to access, with updated information on how every state approaches dyslexia screening, educator preparation, and statewide requirements.

This resource is part of NCIL’s effort to ensure families, educators, and policymakers have a clear understanding of how current laws translate into practice and where opportunities for growth remain.

Explore the report and find your state here: https://tinyurl.com/stateofdyslexia2025

National Center on Improving Literacy's 2025 report on dyslexia laws and teacher requirements.

01/22/2026

Estimates of people who have dyslexia are as high as 20 per cent, and the condition can have profound psychological and emotional impacts. At every grade level, they are more likely to be suspended, expelled, or placed in juvenile detention, especially if their families are economically disadvantaged. The personal and societal harm doesn’t end when students leave school: More than 40 per cent of all imprisoned adults in the U.S. have dyslexia, and as many as eight in 10 are “functionally illiterate.”

If reading were taught better, almost all students would benefit, and students with neurological differences would be easier to identify and treat before their difficulties with reading derailed their lives. “There’s a window of opportunity to intervene,” a cognitive neuroscientist said. “You don’t want to let that go.” But some researchers say that the way many American schools treat struggling readers is fundamentally flawed. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that proven methods for teaching dyslexic students have been known for decades.

Read David Owen’s full report:

Proven methods for teaching the readers who struggle most have been known for decades. Why do we often fail to use them?

01/16/2026

KETV followed Clarice Jackson and her late daughter, Latecia Fox, on their journey with dyslexia. Jackson said the newly proposed legislation is nothing new.

“This has been passed in at least 13 or so states, some of them now are trying to get rid of the retention law because of its ineffectiveness,” Jackson said.

Jackson said the root of the issue starts in the classroom.

“We must address instructional issues versus trying to make children and their families pay for the fact that a system has failed to teach them to read,” Jackson said.

https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-governor-reading-retention/69981469?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwY2xjawPW569leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR4xIHTLYwWT7lWYlYVgL9-60dSnPggWLuOhNLH8w0WhbSNPW98W3lsydVWquA_aem_RjvHhFw9ALZNOPy9UH877g

“This has been passed in at least 13 or so states, some of them now are trying to get rid of the retention law because of its ineffectiveness."

01/09/2026

The Amazing Spider Man Tom Holland is Dyslexic!! How Amazing !’

“Tom’s dyslexia was identifed at the age of 7 which led his parents to enroll him in a private school. He’s occasionally been hounded on social media because of spelling or grammar mistakes, but most of all he’s lauded for his natural acting ability and athletic skill.”

08/31/2025

Misdiagnosing dyslexia can delay critical interventions for students. Understanding the signs and ensuring accurate identification is crucial for providing the appropriate support. This article delves into the reasons behind misdiagnoses and emphasizes the importance of early and accurate identification. Read more about misdiagnosing dyslexia: https://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/blog/why-so-many-schools-misdiagnose-dyslexia/

A trusted resource we’re happy to share.

UM DyslexiaHelp

This Scientific American article argues that changing how dyslexia is diagnosed could help more children get the support they need. The article begins by taking a look into Tim Odegard’s story; a Ph.D who completed his postdoctoral fellowship studying dyslexia who struggled himself growing up in s...

08/25/2025

The International Dyslexia Association REDEFINES Dyslexia 2025!!

The definition of Dyslexia is being revised and I {Clarice Jackson} had the distinct honor of serving on the Definition Steering Board.

Public Comment of the revised version is now Open!

If you’re interested in sharing public comments on the proposed new definition for dyslexia, please click the link. Your input is vital to ensuring the definition is as user friendly regardless if its from the grassroots/parental advocacy level to the researcher, scientific usage.

https://dyslexiaida.org/idas-revised-2025-dyslexia-definition-now-open-for-public-comment/

05/05/2025

04/15/2025

Disability advocate, speech-language pathology assistant, and IEP coach Courtney Burnett had an IEP herself growing up, and now she uses her expertise to empower parents to help students get evaluated and supported. Courtney discusses the main barriers to accessing special education, the purpose and goal of an IEP, how parents can have an active role in their child's education, and much more! Tune in or read the transcript at:

"I had an IEP through high school and I really know the power of the special education system...And I feel like I'm living out the purpose of an IEP, which is to prepare you for life after high school."Disability advocate, speech-language patholog...

03/07/2025

Meet Clarice Jackson, our next mom, on Tuesday Talks with MOM. See you Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. EST. Register at the link below.
https://streamyard.com/watch/2nQtSPNDVuas

03/04/2025

"In some cases, the analysis shows school districts are struggling, even though their students may have posted decent results on state tests. That’s because each state adopts its own assessments, and those aren’t comparable to each other. Those differences can make it impossible to tell whether students are performing better because of their progress, or whether those shifts are because the tests themselves are changing, or the state has lowered its standards for proficiency. For example, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Florida seem to have relaxed their proficiency cutoff in math and reading in the last two years, Kane said, citing the analysis.

The Scorecard accounts for differing state tests and provides one national standard.

Higher-income districts have made significantly more progress than lower-income districts, with the top 10% of high-income districts four times more likely to have recovered in both math and reading compared with the poorest 10%. And recovery within districts remains divided by race and class, especially in math scores. Test score gaps grew by both race and income."

A new analysis of state and national test scores shows the average student remains half a grade level behind pre-pandemic levels in both reading and math.

11/02/2024