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Petitioner wants to 'raise the profile' of dyslexia in Manx schools

Julia Furner implores government to take action

A petitioner at this year's Tynwald Day event wants to 'raise the profile' of dyslexia within the Island's education system.

Motivated by her own child's experiences with the learning disorder, Julia Furner wants teachers to undertake mandatory training in order to better assist dyslexic students.

She's imploring government to take action:

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