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I'm Tracy
Mom to a dyslexic daughter, certified Orton Gillingham tutor and owner of The Literacy Keys.Â
During my decade-long journey, I learned quite a few things and want to share that knowledge with other parents…so you don’t have to make the mistakes that I did.  Â
AI and Education: The Question You’re Afraid To Ask
AI and education. Did you know that 9 out of 10 kids in middle and high school are using AI. It’s everywhere but what does it really mean for your child? The Research Common Sense Media (gotta love the name) released a study in 2026. They surveyed more than 1,200
The Reason For Handwriting
There’s brain research that provides a reason for handwriting. It will change how you think about teaching handwriting. The Reason for Handwriting School are almost fully digital. Tablets in kindergarten, typing instruction by second grade, very little actual pencil-and-paper. Parents feel that something is missing. So, I went digging, because
Dyslexia Symptoms: What They Feel Like
Many parents have similar questions about dyslexia symptoms. Alex shares what they actually feel like from her perspective as a dyslexic adult. The 4 Ds Many people will use the term dyslexia, as a massive catch-all phrase which includes all dyslexia symptoms. The brain is a fascinating, interconnected piece of
Does the Orton Gillingham Reading Program Work?
What if the “gold standard” of reading intervention isn’t actually that shiny? A few years ago, a meta-analysis questioned whether the hands-on, multisensory part of an Orton Gillingham reading program even matters. What is Orton Gillingham? Orton Gillingham isn’t a program. It isn’t a curriculum. It’s an approach. It’s an
Discover 3 Scripts For Explaining Dyslexia
Explaining dyslexia to your child shouldn’t feel like delivering a medical sentence; it’s about giving them the key to why they’ve been working twice as hard for half the results. Without a name for their struggle, children often fill in the blanks with their own words. Before diving into explaining
Is Grade Retention A Reset?
Understand the pros and cons of grade retention so you can stop second-guessing yourself and make the right decision for your family. We’ll discuss research regarding grade retention, and why your child might not need more time. They may need a different way of learning. Pros and Cons of Grade
Failing Schools: Why Are Public Schools Failing Our Children?
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Papst, an award-winning investigative reporter and the author of the book The Failure Factory. Chris has spent nearly a decade on the ground in Maryland, uncovering the institutional gaps that leave our kids behind. We had a long, honest conversation
Orton Gillingham Methodology: Do You Know What It Is?
You don’t need a Ph.D. to help your child, but you do need a proven roadmap that moves beyond the alphabet song and the guessing games. This post will walk you through a typical Orton Gillingham session together, section by section, so you can understand the Orton Gillingham methodology. Think