A Must Read on Dyslexia and the Reading Wars

In this New Yorker article published in December, David Owen explores the long running debate over how children are taught to read and the consequences for students with dyslexia. The piece highlights decades of research showing that structured, explicit literacy instruction is the most effective approach for struggling readers, yet too many schools still fail to implement it. For ALDS schools, this article affirms the essential work our educators do every day by providing research based, specialized instruction that changes academic outcomes and restores confidence. It is a powerful reminder that when reading is taught the right way, students thrive.

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