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Who is Riss Leung
Hey there! I'm a literacy consultant in Australia and I love all things reading and writing. I'm passionate about helping to make sure every child gets access to the highest quality literacy instruction because I believe that literacy opens doors.
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Read this post to learn what dyslexia is, who gets it, and how you can spot it in your students.
I also supply suggestions for assessments and accommodations.
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What do you do when you hear the words that every writing teacher dreads?
Read this blog to learn some practical tips for overcoming this common problem in writing classrooms.
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