… limitations or learning disabilities, and the one constant has been the search for what works to improve reading skills. The latest grant the director of the Brain, Education, and Mind (BEAM) Lab received is a … efficacy of their instructional coaching model in the context of a public-school setting. They want to understand how to best collaborate with educators and school …

… Boston by pairing Black community college students with local elementary students for individualized, evidence-based literacy support. King-Shaw said she felt … while presenting my current research,” she said, adding that she was grateful for the opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from other presenters. Dr. … Boston by pairing Black community college students with local elementary students for individualized, evidence-based literacy support. King-Shaw said she felt …

… disorders ”, was published in the journal Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience .  For students from higher-SES backgrounds, Christodoulou said RD was associated with … that allow readers to process printed language.  “This finding is important for its accounting of the full range of SES in studies of reading development and … and their interplay. For example, the environment includes both the home setting and the school context – how many books are available to a student, how often …

… BRIEF: Christodoulou Receives Award for Dyslexia Work … BRIEF: Christodoulou Receives Award for Dyslexia Work Topics Research Area of Expertise Literacy & Language Dr. Joanna … branch of the International Dyslexia Association . Christodoulou was recognized for her contributions as a scholar, researcher, and mentor who works tirelessly to … “This honor comes from an organization I have tremendous respect and admiration for that serves a community I share a dedication and commitment to. I started in the …

… Christodoulou Named to Advisory Board of National Center for Learning Disabilities … Christodoulou Named to Advisory Board of National Center for Learning Disabilities Joanna Christodoulou, EdD , director of the Brain, … has been appointed to the  Professional Advisory Board   of the  National Center for Learning Disabilities , a pioneering organization leading change for learning …

… & Wellness Student Life “Coming to Harvard-Kent this summer has done so much for me,” said Ritaj Essaouabi, an incoming fourth grader who attends the Boston … see my friends and make new ones, and it’s so fun, too. I’m so glad I come here.”  For students like Ritaj, the attention given to her and more than 250 other students … highest rates of English learners in Boston, this extra attention is invaluable for improving pupils’ learning outcomes and keeping them on track with their peers. …