PRINCETON, N.J., April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national
nonprofit working with U.S. schools to strengthen reading
outcomes for students with learning differences has announced the
winners of its 2024 National Achievement Awards.
The annual Awards program recognizes the outstanding academic
and personal achievements of high school and college-age students
who have triumphed in the face of persistent challenges due to a
learning disability, dyslexia, a vision impairment, or
blindness.
Andrew Friedman, CEO of Learning
Ally, said, "These students are role models who have demonstrated
the highest standards of performance and commitment in their
classrooms and communities. When young people with reading and
learning challenges succeed, we celebrate their accomplishments
with a great sense of pride. This year's students have shown
amazing fortitude and strength. To all the educators who serve
these bright and talented individuals, we say 'thank you'."
Judging the Awards program is a national selection
committee of esteemed champions of literacy who evaluate
submissions. The 2024 Award winners are:
- Elizabeth Cappelli, CT
- Rebecca Cavanagh, IL
- Tauren DelRio, MI
- Micah Deyo, PA
- Cooper Howard - WA
- Eva Rayas-Gribben - NY
- Bhavya Shah - NJ
- Fintan Stiles - TX
Each year, through generous donors, Learning Ally
offers three endowed scholarship awards for students with
print and learning disabilities, and the educators who ensure they
receive accessible curriculum that is equitable,
culturally-relevant, aligned to grade-level requirements, and
support students' personal interests. The three awards
are:
- Marion Huber Learning Through Listening® (LTL) Award - Awarded
to high school seniors who are learning disabled.
- Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Award (SAA) - Awarded
to college seniors and graduate students who are blind or visually
impaired.
- Winslow Coyne Reitnouer Excellence in Teaching Award - Awarded
to educators who consistently use equitable accessible books to
support struggling readers.
Learn more about this year's award winners and their
accomplishments, and about the National Achievement
Awards from Learning Ally.
About Learning Ally
Learning Ally is a leading nonprofit education organization
dedicated to equipping educators with proven solutions that help
early and struggling learners reach their potential. Our range of
literacy-focused offerings for students Pre-K to 12th grade,
including our award winning reading resource, the Learning Ally
Audiobook Solution™, allow us to support more than 2.5 million
students and over 615,000 educators across the US.
Contact: Valerie Chernek
410-960-4060
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