Why We Love Special Education Teachers On this Giving Tuesday, we express our appreciation for these dedicated teachers, whose work has never been more challenging than right now. Remote learning is an especially difficult format for children with disabilities. Despite being exhausted by the stresses of the pandemic, special ed teachers
December 2020 Newsletter
Dyslexia, A Very Different Journey for BIPOC Students
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. This is close to our hearts at Shadow Project. We hear from parents every day who see their kids struggling with reading due to disabilities, and we know that in Oregon just 22% of 3rd graders with disabilities are proficient in reading. But here’s what we
Why Les Schwab Tires Sponsors The Shadow Project
Aaron Smithers, Les Schwab Tires Store Manager in Portland, OR, explains why supporting The Shadow Project is more important now than ever. Les Schwab generously sponsors seven Portland schools to receive our Reading Mentoring program. Reading Mentoring pairs K-8 students who are struggling to read with a volunteer Reading Mentor
September 2020 Newsletter
“My advice for other kids is to feel good about yourself. Other people have challenges too. You should feel great about yourself and the way you are.” —Bailey Lutz, Student of the Month A Message from Our New Board President I am a single mother who works full time. My oldest child
The Shadow Project Empowers Students During COVID-19 Remote Learning
KGW TV features courageous student Bailey Lutz as we embark on a school year of virtual learning. Bailey’s parents are proud of her reading and writing progress with help from The Shadow Project, but this year promises to present more challenges for students who learn differently. The Shadow Project