AI can personalise education for those who learn differently

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As schools explore how artificial intelligence can support teaching and learning, initiatives such as EtonHouse’s enterprise AI workspace invite a broader question: How might these technologies also support students who learn differently? (AI gender gap at work: Are women being left behind in Singapore’s AI push?, March 7).

For individuals with dyslexia and other learning differences, this development is particularly significant. Many of these students understand concepts well but struggle with the mechanics of reading and writing. AI tools can help reduce some of these barriers so that their thinking and understanding become more visible.

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A Metronome, Not a Mouse: An Affordable Approach to Dyslexia

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A Metronome, not a Mouse: An Affordable Approach to Dyslexia
Strengthening rhythm and timing builds the foundation for reading—and it can be done simply and affordably.”
New research is reshaping how dyslexia is understood, showing that brain timing and rhythm play a critical role in learning to read. While many technology-based interventions address these findings, their high cost puts them out of reach for most families.
Matthew Glavach, Ph.D., founder of StrugglingReaders.com, offers a practical, research-based alternative using simple tools—such as a metronome and paper-and-pencil activities—to strengthen rhythm, timing, and reading skills in engaging ways.
Designed for home and classroom use, Glavach’s three-book series is affordably priced at $15.95 per book and aligns directly with reading instruction. The program may also support individuals with stuttering, autism, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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Simulating a common struggle

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Affecting one in five Americans, Dyslexia is one of the most impactful learning disabilities in the country, yet it is fraught with misconceptions. On Thursday, members of the Northwest Iowa Dyslexia Support Group hosted a 101 course and simulation to provide insight on the disability’s impacts.

Composed of teachers and parents of children with dyslexia, the support group has met at the Sioux Center Public Library for the last four years to help fellow educators and families.

Sioux Center residents Renee Saarloos, Amanda Hulstein and Emily Kramer together with Jacinda Zoet of Hull formed the Northwest Iowa Dyslexia Support Group to raise awareness and provide education to the public about what it means to be dyslexic.

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Dyslexia Is Not Disqualifying, It May Be A Leadership Advantage

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In a political climate already saturated with personal attacks, recent comments suggesting that individuals with learning disabilities—specifically dyslexia—should be disqualified from holding the highest office in the United States demand more than a rebuttal. They require a reframing of how we understand intelligence, leadership, and human potential.

Dyslexia, a neurological condition that affects how the brain processes written language, is often misunderstood. It is not a measure of intelligence, capability, or vision. Yet, as many as one in five Americans live with dyslexia—millions of individuals whose talents, perspectives, and leadership abilities are too often overshadowed by outdated stigmas.

The implication that dyslexia should disqualify someone from the presidency, or any position of leadership, is fundamentally at odds with both scientific understanding and historical reality.

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AI could transform careers support for neurodivergent learners

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A British edtech boss has explained to Digital Journal what the case is for using AI to help neurodiverse learners. Recently the education technology chief used the UK National Careers Week to call for wider adoption of artificial intelligence to support neurodivergent learners into work.

James Tweed, founder and CEO of Cambridge based edtech firm Coracle, explains that too many young people are being failed by rigid education systems that do not adapt to how they learn.

His company delivers secure digital education in more than 90% of public prisons in England and Wales. The technology allows learners to study courses ranging from basic skills to vocational qualifications via offline devices in their cells.

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Girl designs glasses to help others with dyslexia

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Eleven-year-old Millie from Salford, Greater Manchester, has turned her personal struggle with dyslexia into an innovation that could help thousands of others. Inspired by her own experiences of headaches, nausea, and words “moving around” on the page, Millie designed colour-changing glasses with interchangeable lenses that allow users to select the hue that eases visual stress and improves reading comfort. Her invention, the rainbow spectacles, won a gold medal at the Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal, standing out among more than 70,000 entries.

With the support of manufacturing firm Thales, Millie’s prototype is now a tangible reality, demonstrating that young minds can tackle real-world problems with creativity, empathy, and determination. Engineers involved in developing her design praised Millie for her innovative thinking and clear communication, noting that the glasses address a common challenge that is often overlooked.

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