This conversation explores the challenges and experiences of a parent advocating for her dyslexic children in the public school system. The discussion highlights the struggles faced by students with dyslexia, the importance of early intervention and support, and the impact of school environments on a child's self-esteem and academic progress. This conversation also touches on the difficulties faced by parents in navigating the education system and the need for systemic change to ensure all children have access to appropriate educational resources and support. Naomi Pena shares her journey of opening the South Bronx Literacy Academy, a New York City Public School that supports students struggling with reading. She discusses the training of teachers and the remarkable outcomes they have achieved. Naomi also emphasizes the need to expand the vision and open schools in every borough of New York City and beyond. She addresses the guilt parents may feel when their children struggle with reading and offers advice on setting expectations and persisting in finding solutions. Naomi highlights the importance of teacher training and the efforts of the Literacy Academy Collective to improve literacy education.
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Welcome to Power to the Parents, a podcast from ParentsTogether connecting parents and caregivers to the incredible power they have to create a better world for their children. Hosted by ParentsTogether's Executive Director Ailen Arreaza, we'll meet regular parents who've done amazing things to ensure a safer, brighter future for their kids. And all kids. In this podcast, we'll explore significant issues that demand collective action, such as paid family leave, childcare, education, and we'll show how parents can unite as a powerful force for change. Each episode unveils the empowering narratives of parents across the country who face adversity...