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Teacher Stories #2: Turning Chaos into Leadership — Supporting an ESTP Student
By: Mikaela Ostrander Every student brings a unique energy and way of seeing the world — and sometimes, that energy can feel overwhelming...
MindChild Institute
Jun 27, 20253 min read
When Inclusion Backfires: The Unintended Consequences of a One-Size-Fits-All System | Blog Post 5
By: Mikaela Ostrander Inclusion was supposed to be the answer. The laws were written with the best of intentions — every child deserves...
MindChild Institute
Jun 25, 20253 min read
When “Bad Behavior” Is Really a Cry for Help | Reading Struggles & Student Defiance | SOR Blog Post 5
By: Mikaela Ostrander I want to share a story that’s stuck with me — because it reveals so much about what’s really going on behind some...
MindChild Institute
Jun 25, 20252 min read
Dyslexia Exposed: The Most Misunderstood Learning Difference (And How We Can Finally Get It Right) | SOR Blog Post 4
1 in 5 kids has dyslexia — but most go unidentified and unsupported. In this video, we break down why dyslexia is so misunderstood, how the system is failing students, and what the Science of Reading offers as a solution. No diagnosis needed — just the right tools, mindset, and action. Let’s finally get it right.
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MindChild Institute
Jun 25, 20253 min read
When Behavior Is a Symptom: How Struggling to Read Can Look Like Defiance
By: Mikaela Ostrander I want to share a story that’s stuck with me — because it reveals so much about what’s really going on behind some...
MindChild Institute
Jun 23, 20252 min read
Welcome to the Blog: A New Look at Education | Blog Post 1 and SOR Blog Post 1
by Mikaela Ostrander Hi there — I’m Mikaela Ostrander. I’m a special education teacher and speech-language pathology assistant with a...
MindChild Institute
Jun 19, 20253 min read
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