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A young girl concentrates on her work at a desk. Books from the Fundations Ready to Rise Program for first and second graders are displayed, featuring cartoon illustrations of an owl and a sun.

Accelerate to Rise

COVID-19-related school closures and online challenges have intensified achievement gaps across the country. While some…
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A person stands on a sandy beach, holding a violin. They are wearing a floral shirt, a dark leather jacket, and a cap. The background features tall grasses and a clear sky, with soft lighting suggesting early morning or late afternoon.

A Change of Tune

After overcoming the challenges of dyslexia and a turbulent academic journey, Wilson Reading System® (WRS)…
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A woman and a young boy sit together in a classroom setting. The woman is smiling and appears to be engaged in conversation with the boy, who is looking down with a slight smile. A whiteboard and colorful backpacks are visible in the background.

Reading Allowed

Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner Angela Marks and her growing team of reading instructors are on a mission to foster literacy…
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Two students, Ben and Jayden, hold framed certificates outdoors. An accompanying note reads: "Dear Wilson, Two of my students completed WRS Step 12 this spring during the COVID-19 school closure. I am so proud of them! Sincerely, Amy Geary, W.D.T.

WRS Step 12 x 2

Recently, Amy Geary, a Wilson® Dyslexia Therapist (W.D.T.) and reading consultant in Connecticut, wrote to…
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A person with long hair sits at a table, wearing earphones, and holding a pen. They are looking at a laptop screen. There are books, a notebook, and a pencil on the table. A large window and a whiteboard are in the background.

Inspiring One Another

The literacy achievements made by Wilson® educators and students across the country have inspired us for more than three…
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A man and a woman stand smiling behind a podium with Wilson Language Training signage. The woman speaks into a microphone while the man holds a tablet. A blue banner with an owl logo and Wilson text is displayed behind them.

Step Ahead, Together

This summer’s annual meeting of Wilson® Credentialed Trainers provided an opportunity for educators from 25 states…
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A woman sits at a desk with an open book, smiling, while a man stands beside her. They are in a room with large windows and shelves filled with books. The text Literacy for Life is prominently displayed on the left side of the image.

Shared Values

The relationship between Wilson Language Training (WLT) and Becker College spans decades. Wilson’s first executive…
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Collage of people in educational settings, with a group photo, a teacher with a student, students at desks, and a smiling woman. The year 2019 is prominently displayed with a sunburst design.

Welcome 2019!

What will the Wilson community collectively accomplish during the 8,760 hours that comprise 2019? If…
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A wooden desk with colorful pencils in a white mug, assorted pens, glasses, and stacked books. The text reads "Transitioning from High School to College.

Peer Support

Diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia in second grade, Ohio native Kelly Ettinger began her WRS…
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A group of women are sitting around a table with papers and folders. One woman with glasses and short gray hair is speaking, holding papers. Others are listening attentively. Some are wearing yellow lanyards. The setting appears to be a conference or meeting room.

Going Forth

Educators from the country’s tiniest towns to largest cities gathered in Boston for a deep…
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A person smiling while holding up a book titled "Student Reader Nine" from the Wilson Reading System. They are standing in front of a row of blue and yellow lockers.

Shared Success

In 2015, New Jersey teacher Renee Klein and 11 colleagues accepted their school district’s offer…
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Three women are standing and talking in a room. One woman is holding a plate with a salad. There is a pumpkin and autumn decorations on a shelf in the background.

2017 Parent Night

Obtaining assistive technology (AT) for students with learning disabilities can seem overwhelming for parents or…
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A child practices cursive writing on a whiteboard with lines. The child uses a black marker to trace the words. The board rests on a wooden table, and the child wears a pink bracelet.

Cursive Redux

Cursive handwriting instruction, a rite of childhood in public elementary schools for generations until recently,…
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