All NYC public school students to be screened for dyslexia as part of pilot program

NYC to screen all public school students for dyslexia

Starting this fall, students at 80 elementary and 80 middle schools will take part in short adaptive literacy screenings as part of a pilot program, with targeted interventions provided when necessary.

NYC public schools to test students for dyslexia for first time

Story at a glance The city’s education department will launch two pilot programs this fall within its public school system, where 80 elementary schools and 80 middle schools will receive training t…

New York City to screen all students for dyslexia, with specialized instruction starting in the fall

It's the largest, most comprehensive program in the nation and will help students whose parents lack the financial ability to send their kids to special private schools.

NYC public school kids to be screened for dyslexia, Eric Adams says

Mayor Adams has frequently pointed to high rates of dyslexia in the city’s jail population to argue that better education policies can improve public safety.

All NYC public school students to be screened for dyslexia as part of pilot program

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks are calling it the largest and most comprehensive approach to supporting public school students with the learning disorder.

NYC unveils sweeping new plan to support kids with dyslexia

The effort involves launching new screening to try to identify kids with dyslexia, instituting new curriculum and teacher training and opening new public school classes to help kids with reading disabilities.