2021 Bright Light Award Recipients
Last fall, LDA Texas asked for nominations for Texas educators who work with special education
August 8, 2022
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News from LDA Texas:
Governor Abbot Declares October LD Awareness Month in Texas
Thank you to Texas Governor Abbott for declaring October as Learning Disabilities Awareness Month! You
October 20, 2021
Nominate a Texas Educator for a Bright Light Award
Do you know a Texas educator who works with special education or 504 students in the K-12
September 28, 2021
A TX Spotlight on a Board Member and FASD
A Little from LDA of Texas Board Member Julia Rivera When Ms. Rivera retired from
August 9, 2021
News from the LDA National Organization:
LDA Honors Outstanding Educator with Sam Kirk Award
1/23/2023 [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] LDA honored teacher Warren Schoepfer with the Samuel Kirk Educator of the Year Award for his outstanding work with students. The award
January 23, 2023
Tips & Strategies for Working with Children Exposed to Lead
We know that exposure to lead has been linked to a variety of learning challenges such as ADHD, aggression, bullying, cognitive challenges, learning disabilities, and
January 18, 2023
LDA Awards LD Advocate & Journalist with Harrison Sylvester Award
LDA HONORS LEARNING DISABILITY ADVOCATE [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] The Learning Disabilities Association of America’s (LDA) presented the 2023 Harrison Sylvester Award to Denise Brodey, a learning
January 13, 2023
LDA Honors USF Special Education Professor with LDA Award
1/6/2023 [Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania] The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) awarded Dr. David Allsopp, Professor of Special Education at the University of South Florida, with
January 6, 2023
News from LDA’s Healthy Children Project:
REI: Tell PFAS to Take a Hike
Nearly every person has PFAS in their bodies. These chemicals stay in our bodies for years and don’t break down in the environment. Studies have
December 23, 2022
Protected: LD and Breast Cancer have More than October in Common
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that exposure to some toxic chemicals have been linked to both
October 31, 2022
Don’t Bug Me: Choosing Safer Bug Repellents
It’s summertime and for many people that means more time outdoors. People aren’t the only ones that come out more in the summer though. Insects
July 13, 2022
How to Keep Your Family Safe in the Sun this Summer
Who doesn’t want to be in the sun right? Sun provides vitamin D and is a boost to our moods. Those are both very good
May 26, 2022
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