Student Wins Podcast Challenge for Story on Dyslexia Experience
A middle schooler from Long Island won a podcast competition with a story about her experience with dyslexia. The report highlights her journey in finding the right diagnosis.
Why it matters
This matters for students with learning differences and highlights the power of storytelling in raising awareness.
student's story
Cora Walsh, a middle schooler from Long Island, shared her experience with dyslexia in a podcast that won the 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge.
Common questions
What is the podcast about?
The podcast details Cora Walsh's experience with dyslexia and her journey to finding the right diagnosis.
Sources
- A student hated reading for years. Her podcast explores finding the right diagnosis By Sequoia Carrillo, NPR Health · npr.org
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