Mayor Adams Unveils Program to Address Dyslexia in N.Y.C. Schools

By Lola Fadulu

"The mayor, who has dyslexia himself, would open two new schools, train teachers and direct schools to use phonics-based lessons as a way to address a literacy crisis in the city."

"Officials will require principals to choose from a handful of phonics-based curriculums to include as part of their comprehensive reading programs, such as ... Really Great Reading, said Ms. Quintana."