A Student’s Inspiring Journey from Dyslexia to the Miss America Pageant
Miss Massachusetts 2024, Kiersten Khoury, was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. Her journey with Lindamood-Bell began in fifth grade, where she received support as a student. Today, she uses her platform to champion literacy and inspire others on their reading journeys. As Miss Massachusetts, Kiersten proudly represented her state at the Miss America pageant…
Real Simple Magazine Spotlights Lindamood-Bell Student’s Path to Success
In the December 2024 issue of Real Simple, Ruth Gentry shares how adopting Sammy, a disabled rescue dog, transformed her son Roan’s life. Sammy’s resilience and Roan’s bond with him helped them navigate challenges. Roan struggled with learning and emotional issues, unable to read by age seven until he was diagnosed with dyslexia in…
Catch Up or Get Ahead With Evidence-Based Math Instruction This Summer
Parents and teachers are often concerned about the ‘summer slide’ in students’ learning, especially when it comes to math skills. Lindamood-Bell instruction for math can help your child catch up this summer and feel more confident and prepared for school. We teach students to do math to their full potential, regardless of age or…
Winter Holiday Learning
Winter holiday is the perfect time for your child to receive Lindamood-Bell instruction for reading, comprehension, or math. Our flexible schedule and one-to-one instruction can allow your child to go back to school with increased skills and confidence. Hear a mother of twin boys describe their academic challenges and triumphs. Lindamood-Bell instruction improved their ability…
Lindamood-Bell Helps Students Learn to Their Maximum Potential
For over 35 years, Lindamood-Bell has believed that all individuals can learn to their potential. We are dedicated to changing the lives of children and adults with our evidence-based, live-online or in-person instruction for reading, comprehension, and math. Our Guide to the Magic of Learning provides information about each of the services Lindamood-Bell provides, including…
The #1 Cause of Math Weakness You’ve NEVER Heard of!
It’s not that your child is JUST NOT A MATH PERSON, or that he doesn’t yet know the right tricks, or that numbers get jumbled on the page. The primary cause of math difficulties is…
How Daily, Personal Intensive Instruction Makes the Difference
A bright and articulate eight-year-old, Jacob shifts uncomfortably in his seat when his teacher announces that the class will take turns reading aloud. “Maybe if I ask to go to the bathroom, I’ll miss my turn,” he thinks. Jacob has an impressive vocabulary and his teachers frequently tell him how smart he is. But he’s…
Exciting Research on Struggling Readers Published in Nature
Exciting research, titled “Rapid and widespread white matter plasticity during an intensive reading intervention”, has been published in the journal Nature. The study, from the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, University of Washington (UW), examined growth in reading skills and white matter in school-aged, struggling readers. Diffusion MRI data collected during 8 weeks…
Catch Up or Get Ahead with Lindamood-Bell!
Especially this fall, Lindamood-Bell is here to help. With our instruction for reading, comprehension, and math, your student can catch up or get ahead. You can rely on our experience and proven results to make a difference for your child. Identifying strengths and weaknesses is the first step. Hear Fiona’s parents discuss their concerns and…
Support for Your Student Right Now!
While much about this school year is uncertain, one thing’s for sure—months away from the classroom leads to measurable learning loss in skills like reading and math. This is especially true for students who struggle with learning. What is the COVID slide? Education researchers have long described the “summer slide.” Students come back…
