By Lyn Haselmann  ·  The 20 Percent Club  ·  5 min read Does your student freeze in front of a blank page? Do they know what they want to say but have no idea how to get it down? Our 7-week online Structure & Style writing program gives students a clear, step-by-step framework for writing — and the confidence to use it in every class for the rest of their life. This summer, The 20 Percent Club is offering a condensed version of the acclaimed Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Structure & Style program — taught live on Zoom by Kea Knox, a fully accredited IEW teacher. The program is specifically designed for… Keep Reading

📚 Join Us for Literacy Day at the Capitol!  🗓 Tuesday, April 21  📍 Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda Minnesota Literacy Day at the Capitol 2026: Why We Show Up Every Year By Lyn Haselmann  ·  April 14, 2026  ·  5 min read We are gathering once again to lift up student voices, celebrate literacy, and advocate for the support all Minnesota learners deserve. On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, The 20 Percent Club will be at the Minnesota State Capitol for Minnesota Literacy Day, and we want you there too. Every April, families, educators, students, and advocates descend on the Capitol Rotunda in St. Paul for one of the most powerful days in Minnesota literacy advocacy…. Keep Reading

Why Audiobooks Are Essential for Students with DyslexiaBy Evelyn Haselmann • The 20 Percent Club If your child has dyslexia, you have probably watched them struggle through a reading assignment with a sinking feeling in your stomach. You have seen the frustration. The avoidance. The quiet belief they are forming about themselves: that they are not a reader. I want to offer you something today that changes that story completely. It is called ear reading, and it is one of the most powerful tools available to a dyslexic learner. What Is Ear Reading? Reading is not an activity that happens in your eyes. It is an activity that happens in… Keep Reading

“I keep getting my numbers wrong.” That’s what my son Henry scrawled across his “I Have a Dream” poster in 2nd grade. While his classmates imagined Stanley Cup victories and future veterinary clinics, Henry’s dream was simply not to get math wrong. As a mom, it broke my heart—and if I’m honest, I didn’t know what to do. I’d learned all about dyslexia, but I had never heard of dyscalculia. The idea that one of my kids might have another “dys” was overwhelming. Like many parents, I turned to private tutors. Henry sat through countless worksheets and re‑taught lessons. He could mimic the steps well enough to pass a test, but… Keep Reading

Mom:  “Do you have any homework?” Kiddo: “Nope, I did it in class.” Back to school often means back to homework battles.  Some parents know all-to-well what I mean when I say “battle” and what we really mean is “war.”  A war between you and your kiddo that is not productive, doesn’t feel good and sometimes leaves everyone in tears including the siblings that aren’t even involved.  If you’re reading this post, you know I’m not exaggerating.  Homework is often the “last straw” after an exhausting day for students.  So, let’s simplify.  We’ll start with the gear.  Remember, it’s never too late to switch things up.  It’s never too late… Keep Reading