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CBS Texas: Livvy and Georgia go from patients to performers

CBS Texas: Livvy and Georgia go from patients to performers

by | Jul 7, 2025 | Press Coverage, Scoliosis & Spine

During their time at Scottish Rite for Children, 12-year-old Livvy and 13-year-old Georgia found inspiration from the doctors, nurses and fellow patients who supported them through scoliosis.

“This place will always have a special place in my heart,” said Livvy.

After healing from their surgeries, both girls returned with a heartfelt thank you. In partnership with North Texas Performing Arts, they and the cast of “Cinderella” performed a special selection of songs for patients and their families.

“It feels good to try and show Scottish Rite the love they gave me,” Georgia said. “To give back a little of everything they did for us.”

Watch their full story on CBS Texas.

Spectrum News 1: Fort Worth ISD approves launch of Bridges and Take Flight Programs

Spectrum News 1: Fort Worth ISD approves launch of Bridges and Take Flight Programs

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Dyslexia & Learning Disorders, Press Coverage

Fort Worth ISD is celebrating significant gains in 2025 STAAR test scores, with most grade levels and subjects showing improvement and several surpassing district targets.

At a recent board meeting, the district also approved the launch of two dyslexia intervention programs this fall, both developed by the expert team at the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children.

“The curriculum, scope and sequence, and lessons of both programs are the same,” says Debra Buchanan, Ed.D., the Administrative Director of the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders. “Bridges uses the Take Flight curriculum, and so the difference is just the delivery. Bridges is assisted by the avatar, and they co-teach with the teacher who has the scripted lesson of Take Flight.”

Karen Avit, Director of Dyslexia Education, emphasizes that the purpose of these programs, much like other forms of therapy, is to prioritize and address the individual needs of each child. To ensure students receive specialized support, educators undergo additional intensive training beyond their standard credentials.

“The teacher is taught in a two-year program to become a therapist, past all their other schooling,” Karen says.

Both programs are set to begin in Fort Worth ISD this upcoming school year.

Watch the full report on Spectrum News 1.