Keri Rodrigues
Coverage of Keri Rodrigues in the Nexus archive.
- Senate Panel Advances Science of Reading, Dyslexia Bills with Bipartisan Support
A bipartisan-supported bill requiring states to use the science of reading in classrooms to qualify for a federal literacy grant advanced from the Senate HELP Committee. The READ Act (S.4689) aims to strengthen federal oversight of literacy instruction and includes provisions for teacher training and funding shifts. Another bill explicitly identifying dyslexia as a learning disability under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act also passed.
- As Costs Rise, Families With Young Children Are Feeling the Strain
Families with young children in America are facing severe financial strain due to rising costs of essentials like housing, groceries, healthcare, and childcare. Surveys indicate that economic conditions are worsening, with inflation forcing parents to cancel summer plans and cut back on activities. The National Parents Union attributes the crisis to tariffs, the Iran conflict, and the rollback of social safety net programs like SNAP and Medicaid.