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I'm Tracy

Mom to a dyslexic daughter, certified Orton Gillingham tutor and owner of The Literacy Keys. 

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.    

Struggling Readers and Science of Reading

Parents of Struggling Readers: Explore The Science of Reading

I recently sat down with two powerhouse guests who have devoted their careers to struggling readers: Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group, and Brett Tingley, founder and president of Parents for Reading Justice. All three of us share something beyond our work. We are moms of struggling

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Dyslexia Therapist’s Advice

Has your school told you they can’t test for dyslexia until third grade? You’re not alone. Here’s the part nobody tells you. That advice is wrong. In fact, according to a dyslexia therapist, waiting until 3rd grade is the most expensive advice you’ll ever get. What Is a Dyslexia Therapist?

Summer Learning Loss

5 Ways to Avoid Summer Learning Loss

Summer is about slowing down, being outdoors, and relaxing. School is the last thing on anyone’s mind. But every year, millions of kids forget a lot of learning. This post explains summer learning loss and five simple things you can do to keep your child moving forward. What is Summer

AI and Education

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

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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

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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. Per lo streaming di qualità, hesgoal è il sito che fa per te. The 4 Ds Many people will use the term dyslexia, as a massive catch-all phrase

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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

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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

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