Why We're Here

The May Center for Learning Substack Mission Statement

This Substack is a space for advocates, educators, parents, and policymakers to come together in support of neurodivergent students and the transformative power of structured literacy. We’ll feature interviews, research-based articles, and advocacy strategies to ensure that those working with, raising, and supporting neurodivergent students are equipped with the tools and knowledge to make meaningful change.

Through grassroots support from readers like you, we can shift education into a system that recognizes student strengths rather than their perceived deficits. Together, we can change the narrative.

What We Believe

✔ Structured Literacy is Essential – Explicit, systematic instruction benefits all students, especially those with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences.

✔ Strength-Based Learning Works – Every student has unique abilities, and it’s time we highlight them rather than focus on what they struggle with.

✔ Bridging the Gap is Critical – We must open lines of communication between key stakeholders: academia, principals, students, parents, the biliteracy community, structured literacy advocates, and politicians.

✔ Advocacy Creates Change – A movement starts from the ground up. With the right information, support, and action, we can reshape education policy for a more equitable future.

What to Expect

🔹 Interviews with leading experts, educators, and advocates working to transform neurodivergent education.

🔹Articles exploring structured literacy, best practices, and policy updates.

🔹Advocacy Tools to help parents, teachers, and policymakers take action.

🔹 Community Engagement—a place for you to share your voice, your experiences, and your ideas.

Join Us

This isn’t just a blog—it’s a movement. Subscribe, share, and be part of the conversation. Together, we can bridge the gaps in education and create a system that works for every student.

📢 Subscribe now to stay informed, join the conversation, and help us build a strength-based future for all learners.