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  • Empowering girls to face body image and social media pressures

    by Lorri Jensen, Senior Product Manager - Behaviour Portfolio at Pearson

    A diverse group of three girls smiling while looking at a smartphone in a close setting.

    Growing up in today’s digital era can be a pressure cooker for all kids, but it can be a particular strain for girls as they navigate societal expectations, media influences and peer dynamics — all under the relentless glare of the social media spotlight. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat can often promote unrealistic beauty standards, and the barrage of messages can negatively impact girls’ sense of self-worth and identity. 

    While advertising and social media can have a seemingly 24/7 presence, educators can create a safe place within their school community to help counteract these potentially harmful inputs and to support all students in feeling comfortable with being their authentic selves. 

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  • Break the cycle: How dyslexia screening can reduce recidivism in correctional institutions

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    Two individuals are seated at a table in a library, studying a large open book together, with shelves of books and other patrons in the background.

    Dyslexia affects 20% of the general population. However, that rate soars to nearly 50% among supervised individuals in correctional institutions, according to long-standing research.

    As a language-based learning difference, dyslexia impairs reading, writing and processing information challenging for those affected. This difficulty can significantly impede an individual’s rehabilitation progress, whether under supervision or after release. In fact, research shows a strong connection between dyslexia, illiteracy and recidivism. 

    With correctional facilities increasingly focused on preventing recidivism, leaders are recognizing that early identification of dyslexia among supervised individuals is critical.

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