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1 in 5 kids learn and think differently. Now we know how remote learning has affected them.

Remote learning has been a serious challenge for families. And we know it’s been harder for some families than others. For example, students of color, English language learners, and students with disabilities have all faced widening gaps since the start of the pandemic. At the beginning of 2021, we predicted…

Remote Learning

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1 in 5 kids learn and think differently. Now we know how remote learning has affected them.
1 in 5 kids learn and think differently. Now we know how remote learning has affected them.
Remote Learning

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Can design thinking be used for social good? It might be the perfect tool.

By Jenny Wu When a company wants to drive revenue through compelling digital experiences, they’ll often use design thinking — a philosophy that centers the needs of the user. Talking to users to uncover and solve their problems is a best-practice way to build products that people will consume. But…

Design Thinking

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Can design thinking be used for social good? It might be the perfect tool.
Can design thinking be used for social good? It might be the perfect tool.
Design Thinking

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Aug 17, 2021

Returning to the classroom and bridging the education gap for neurodiverse kids

by Amanda Morin As we enter a new school year, millions of students and teachers are returning to full-time, in-person learning after months of hybrid and virtual instruction. One big question weighs heavily on parents’ and educators’ minds: How has this affected our kids? The return to the physical classroom…

Neurodiversity

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Returning to the classroom and bridging the education gap for neurodiverse kids
Returning to the classroom and bridging the education gap for neurodiverse kids
Neurodiversity

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Jul 28, 2021

The original influencers

By Nathan Friedman When marketers talk about “influencers,” they generally refer to a social media influencer — someone on YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok with millions of followers who often charge brands to promote products to their audiences. …

Influencers

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The original influencers
The original influencers
Influencers

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Jun 30, 2021

There’s a world of difference to explore in these books for your summer reading list

By Fred Poses It has been quite a year. The pandemic changed the way we operated and lived in so many ways. Many of us were living in close quarters with our immediate families. For some, that resulted in heightened awareness of how our kids learn. In fact, an Understood…

Neurodiversity

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There’s a world of difference to explore in these books for your summer reading list
There’s a world of difference to explore in these books for your summer reading list
Neurodiversity

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Jun 9, 2021

Interrupted special education services may set back the 1 in 5 students who learn and think differently

With COVID-19 restrictions loosened and the school year behind us, a clearer picture is emerging of how the pandemic impacted education for students with learning and thinking differences like ADHD and dyslexia. In April, Understood took a closer look by surveying 1,500 parents from across the U.S. We spoke to…

Iep

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Interrupted special education services may set back the 1 in 5 students who learn and think…
Interrupted special education services may set back the 1 in 5 students who learn and think…
Iep

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Jun 3, 2021

The next normal of work, school, and life with accessibility and usability in mind

Summer is here, vaccines are widely available in the U.S., and remote employees are trickling back to the office. For many, life feels like it’s getting back to normal. But one thing is clear: What’s considered “normal” has changed. Before the pandemic, our digital and physical lives were slowly merging…

Adhd

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The next normal of work, school, and life with accessibility and usability in mind
The next normal of work, school, and life with accessibility and usability in mind
Adhd

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Apr 26, 2021

The workplace has changed. Employers need to change with it.

By Yvonne Cowser Yancy In January, we predicted that workplace accommodations would take off in 2021. We’re about to see how that shakes out. After more than a year working remotely, employees are starting to look for a different experience than the one they left behind. As expectations have shifted…

Human Resources

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The workplace has changed. Employers need to change with it.
The workplace has changed. Employers need to change with it.
Human Resources

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Apr 7, 2021

What’s in a label? With auditory processing disorder, a lot.

By Kelli Johnson, MA As a speech-language pathologist, I work with people who have a variety of communication issues. Some have diagnosed disorders; others don’t. Some have labels for their challenges; others don’t. What matters most is that they get the right help for their specific difficulties with communication, not…

Learning Differences

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What’s in a label? With auditory processing disorder, a lot.
What’s in a label? With auditory processing disorder, a lot.
Learning Differences

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Mar 24, 2021

This is why we teach — even when it’s hard

By Trynia Kaufman His file told me that he had a language disorder, ADHD, and autism. And while I knew the virtual environment might make communication more challenging, I pride myself on my ability to build rapport with students. …

Distance Learning

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This is why we teach — even when it’s hard
This is why we teach — even when it’s hard
Distance Learning

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