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#072 - Weekly Roundup: From Bullies to Night Owls

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#072 - Weekly Roundup: From Bullies to Night Owls

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#072 - Weekly Roundup: From Bullies to Night Owls

Welcome back to the weekly edition of OpenEd Daily!

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💡 THOUGHTS
  • Naval Ravikant observes that bullying is almost non-existent when kids can choose their learning environment. Just like adults can walk away from toxic situations, educational freedom creates natural boundaries.
  • When her daughter struggled with reading, Krystle Cordingley refused to stop at a dyslexia diagnosis. Her persistence led to a surprising discovery. Now 13, Krystle’s daughter reads at a college level, processing over 800 words per minute. [WATCH/LISTEN]
  • Yes, You Can Teach! 🎓 Remember: The most important teaching qualification is caring about your child's development. You don't need to know everything – you just need to know how to find resources.
📊 TRENDS
🔨 TOOLS
  • The Two-Week Rule ⏰ Before switching curricula, follow Jamie’s advice and give it two weeks before giving up.
  • Is your child struggling to read? Before assuming your child is "just a slow reader," there are specific patterns to watch for that might signal treatable vision issues rather than cognitive challenges. Learn more at VisionReadingAcademy.com.
  • Code.org - Free, self-paced coding education, perfect for tech wizards and beginners alike.
(TRIVIA) OF THE WEEK

Night Owl Numbers 🦉

Q: What famous genius insisted on only sleeping 2 hours per night, preferring to work in 20-minute naps throughout the day?

A: Leonardo da Vinci! Like our modern night owls, he knew his peak productivity hours weren't 9-to-5.

That's all for this week, folks! Have a great weekend.

– Charlie (the OpenEd newsletter guy)

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