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At The Roig Academy learning extends beyond the classroom. Students at The Roig Academy are encouraged to reach their full potential. As part of their individual experience, each student is encouraged to discover and explore their unique dyslexic strengths.
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This Dyslexia Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting people with dyslexia who are proud of who they are and continue to make their mark in the world. 🧠✨
Dyslexia is part of their story, not the limit of what they can do. Every mind has its own strengths, and there is no single way to think, learn or succeed.
The International Dyslexia Association estimates that 15–20% of the population has some symptoms of dyslexia, which can include difficulties with reading, spelling and writing.
At The Roig Academy, we see these strengths every day, and we celebrate the different ways our students learn and grow. 📚
This month, and beyond, we celebrate every mind and every path.
#dyslexiaawarenessmonth #dyslexiaawareness #dyslexia #theroigacademy #dyslexiamiami
Thank you to our parent community for making the first parent book club of this school year at The Roig Academy so meaningful. 📚
Special thanks to our alumni parents who have moved on to high school for joining us.
Together, we build stronger connections across our school community. We exchanged insights and embarked on a new chapter of understanding!
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At The Roig Academy, we are proud to celebrate both Hispanic Heritage Month and Dyslexia Awareness Month! 🧡
We recognize the creativity, resilience, and talents of our students and celebrate the diversity that makes our community shine. 🌏✨
#dyslexiaschoolmiami #miamischools #TheRoigAcademy #hispanicheritagemonth #hispanicheritage
Welcome to Traven Island! 🏝️ For their recent IB summative project under the theme “Who We Are,” our students explored how citizenship is shaped by rights and responsibilities.
They built their own island nation from scratch, complete with its own flag, currency, citizen rights, location, and weather system. 🗺️☀️
Through this hands-on unit, our students learned what it takes to build and support a thriving community.
The next unit of inquiry moves to the theme “Where We Are in Place and Time.”
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Today is World Mental Health Day. 💚🧠
At The Roig Academy, we recognize that reading success and emotional health are deeply connected. When students feel capable, they feel confident.
Through early identification, specialized instruction, and a supportive learning environment, we help students rediscover their strengths, find joy in learning, and build lasting confidence that supports mental wellness. 📖✨
#dyslexiaschoolmiami #miamischools #TheRoigAcademy #scienceofreading #worldmentalhealthday
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting actress Zoe Saldaña, whose open discussion about her dyslexia and anxiety brings awareness to the experiences many people navigate in learning and creative environments.
Known for her roles in Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Lioness, Saldaña, who proudly embraces her Dominican and Puerto Rican roots, has spoken openly about challenging herself to take on roles that push her beyond her comfort zone while embracing the way she learns and works.
When taking on the dialogue-heavy role of Joe in Lioness, Saldaña shared that she wanted to challenge herself while confronting her dyslexia and anxiety. She described creating the tools she needed to meet the challenge and embracing her own unique learning process.
“I like the way I learn, and I like the pace with which I learn my mistakes.”
During Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating a prominent Hispanic figure such as Zoe Saldaña reminds us that representation matters. Her journey shows that learning differences bring strengths, and with the right environment, individuals thrive at any stage of life.
🧠 Discover inspiring stories from the Brilliant Minds series by The Roig Academy, Miami’s specialized school for students with dyslexia. Visit our page to explore more profiles and expert resources on learning differences.
#zoesaldana #dyslexia #dyslexiaawareness #hispanicheritagemonth #zoesaldaña
Happy World Dyslexia Day! 🧠✨
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the Miami premiere of “What Is Dyslexia?”. 🎥🍿
Today, as we mark World Dyslexia Day, we celebrate our students with dyslexia. A special thank you to Gayle (@gayle) and Hope for sharing their stories. We hope everyone left last night feeling inspired and empowered.
For over 25 years, The Roig Academy has educated students with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia. Through structured literacy instruction, we equip students to master reading and unlock their potential.
Moments such as last night remind us of what happens when our children see their strengths celebrated on the big screen, surrounded by a community that believes in them.
#worlddyslexiaday #dyslexiaawarenessmonth #DyslexicThinking #dyslexiamiami #theroigacademy
The Roig Academy is honored to have been invited to host the Miami premiere of “What is dyslexia?”, the third stop on Made By Dyslexia’s U.S. premiere journey following New York and Boston. 🎥🍿
Made By Dyslexia (@madebydyslexia) founder Kate Griggs (@kate.griggs), the film’s executive producer, offers a positive perspective that works to change how dyslexia is seen and understood.
For over 25 years, The Roig Academy in Miami has educated students with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Through structured literacy instruction, we equip students to master reading and unlock their full potential.
Tonight, alongside their families and our wider community, our students will watch a hopeful story about dyslexia unfold on the big screen.
#whatisdyslexiafilm #dyslexiaawarenessmonth #DyslexicThinking #dyslexiamiami #theroigacademy
Signature School Events
“Ourselves” Art Installation
As we explore one of the IB Transdisciplinary Themes “How We Express Ourselves,” students are inquiring into ways to express their feelings, ideas, values, and beliefs in ways that demonstrate their appreciation for the world around them.
Students were encouraged to reflect and represent a pose which best represents their uniqueness and individuality. Poses depict a wide range of self-expression and nonverbal communication. The vibrant colors communicate a variety of moods, emotions, and feelings, all of which help our students understand themselves, and appreciate others.
The World Cardboard Regatta
The World Cardboard Regatta project is the culmination of our students’ work. We have been able to bring life and meaning to many aspects of History, Geography, Science.
While in their groups, students have engaged in the inquiry process in order to explore, research and report on their individualized summative projects. We have facilitated opportunities for students to come together in mixed grade levels to, share their ideas, conclusions, and problem solve for The Roig Academy World Cardboard Regatta.
Our Sky of Gratitude
The Roig Academy students have replicated the Luxembourg Swings Art Installation to bring that sense of happiness to our school on this Thanksgiving Celebration. This art installation also includes a message of gratitude through a painting or poem.
The importance of showing gratitude comes from the actual definition of gratitude. It is an affirmation of goodness. We affirm that there are good things in the world, gift, and benefits we’ve received. When we look at life as a whole, gratitude encourages us to identify some goodness in our life.
“Jenni set forth realistic goals for our boys and monitored their progress from beginning to end.”
– W.C. Parent
