“First, you have to provide access to the information, which technology is making easier and easier,” Trent says. “It almost doesn’t matter if the reason a student can’t read is because he or she is dyslexic, or blind, or went to a terrible high school. Anyone can benefit from having the books on tape. Then you must provide direct instruction in study strategies and how to organize and manage their time. Finally, nothing works without effective engagement, giving the students an emotional tie between the culture they grew up in and what they’re learning in school.”
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