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RewirED: Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities
Conversations on Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities hosted by the Connecticut State Department of Education
RewirED: Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities
Latest Episodes
Why Reading Is Not Naturally Learned with Dr. Fumiko Hoeft
In this episode of ODRD RewirED, host Kristin Allen sits down with internationally recognized literacy and neuroscience researcher Dr. Fumiko Hoeft to explore what brain science reveals about how children learn to read—and why that knowledge ma...
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How Libraries Expand Literacy Access for Families
In this episode of ODRD RewirED, host Kristin Allen talks with representatives from the Connecticut State Library about a statewide effort to expand access to dyslexia and literacy resources in all 191 public libraries across Connecticut.
This Icy Experience Makes Reading More Meaningful
In this episode of RewirED, the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities explores how community partnerships can extend literacy beyond the classroom. Featuring a conversation with John Jones of th...
Why Community, Identity, and Representation Matter in Literacy—and What Educators and Families Should Know
In this inspiring episode, Malik Champlain shares how a deeply personal experience as a father grew into Pages with Pops, a community-driven literacy initiative designed to engage fathers and father figures in their children’s reading journeys....
“This Is What Changed Everything”: A Student on Dyslexia, Access, and Assistive Technology
In this powerful episode, student advocate Eleanor Farquhar speaks openly about growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia, the emotional toll of struggling in school, and the moment assistive technology opened the door to learning. Her story offers ...