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Dyslexia Laws

Dyslexia Laws

Posted by Brainspring on 11th Feb 2017

Michigan is one of twelve states that does not have legislation regarding dyslexia in place. Check out Brainspring’s latest blog written from one of our tutor’s perspective. Although every … read more
Let’s Write! Improving Students’ Pencil Grasp

Let’s Write! Improving Students’ Pencil Grasp

Posted by Brainspring on 30th Jan 2017

Research says… Close that laptop, put away the iPad and let’s write! If we want kids to learn to read, we should teach handwriting beginning in preschool. Brain scanning has demonstrated that handwrit … read more
Is There Something More to “Messy Handwriting”?

Is There Something More to “Messy Handwriting”?

Posted by Tammi Brandon on 19th Jan 2017

Is there something more to “messy handwriting”? As teachers, parents, and educators, we’ve all encountered a child with sloppy handwriting. Sometimes we are quick to judge the child as being laz … read more

New Year, New Blog!

Posted by Brainspring on 15th Jan 2017

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful New Year and are off to a great start in 2017! We have some exciting changes happening this year! The first is that RLAC has finally become Brainspring! You … read more

Where do I start with my students?

Posted by Brainspring on 31st Aug 2016

Hi everyone, Thank you for emailing me your questions about Phonics First! I love hearing from you, especially you teachers I had a blast working with in Arkansas over the summer. Keep the questions c … read more

What is Automaticity?

Posted by Brainspring on 25th Aug 2016

  Hi everyone, Summer is coming to an end. I hope those of you who started school already are enjoying a great start to the year. And those of you who haven’t, I hope you’re enjoying … read more