But grammar is much more than dead, dogmatic rules. When taught with passion and explained as the means to creating beautiful, concise, creative, and coherent expressions, grammar becomes a collection of powerful, transformational tools instead of a series of dry, book-bound rules.

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In this conversation, Brian Vieira discusses the critical components of helping children overcome reading difficulties.

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