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Brownsville ISD Receives $1.9 Million For Dyslexia Program

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The Brownsville Independent School District is receiving $1,974,800 from the Texas Education Agency. The grant will increase local capacity of the district to appropriately serve students with dyslexia. “We are very grateful to receive this funding from the Texas Education Agency,” said Brownsville ISD Superintendent Rene Gutierrez. “The funding will continue to support our mission to graduate students who are prepared to excel in higher education and successfully pursue career…

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McAllen ISD Hosts Dyslexia Conference

The McAllen ISD inaugural Dyslexia Conference takes place Oct. 19 at McAllen High School. Here, parents can increase their knowledge about dyslexia while also learning strategies for home and school. The free event takes place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. McAllen High is at 2021 La Vista Ave. Dyslexia, also known as reading disorder, is characterized by trouble with reading despite normal intelligence. Dyslexia affects different people in varying degrees.…

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