Brainy Moms Podcast Part 1:
Interview with Donesa Walker
Reading and dyslexia specialist Donesa Walker, M.Ed. joins Dr. Amy and Sandy on this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast to unpack the alarming decline in America’s reading performance revealed in the latest Nation’s Report Card. They discuss why America’s children are falling behind. With the wisdom gained from 30+ years working with dyslexic students, Donesa challenges our fundamental understanding of reading instruction and outlines a path forward to help students become confident readers with strong fluency and comprehension! https://www.thebrainymoms.com/2025/03/17/brain-science-of-reading-1/
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For part 2 of how America’s children are falling behind, go to Cognitive Skills Matter More Than Curriculum.
Brainy Moms is a weekly parenting podcast hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore along with rotating cohosts Sandy Zamalis, Teri Miller, MS Psy, and Dr. Jody Jedlicka. They bring you conversations and expert opinions about parenting, child development, education, psychology & mental health, and medicine. Tune in for tips and helpful advice for helping you and your child thrive in life, learning, and relationships. Their goal? To make us all a little smarter…one episode at a time! Connect with The Brainy Moms on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrainyMoms or visit their website: https://www.thebrainymoms.com/