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City-supported Literacy Roundup identified 150 students at risk for dyslexia; advocates seek expanded screenings
Fort Worth City Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary
A city-supported Literacy Roundup screened more than 400 students at six community centers in summer 2025 and identified 150 at risk for dyslexia; advocates described follow-up work with schools and urged expansion of screenings next summer.
City-backed literacy screenings at community centers identified dozens of students needing further evaluation, speakers told the council on Jan. 6.
Caroline James reported that the Literacy Roundup team screened over 400 students at six community centers in June and July 2025 and…
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