Meet Jake, a ninth-grader who enjoys baseball, video games, and hanging out with his friends. He's a lot like you, except for one thing - Jake has dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects a person's ability to read, spell, write, and sometimes even speak. This doesn't mean they're less intelligent; their brain just processes written words differently. For Jake, letters seem to dance around the page when he tries to read. But this doesn't stop him. With help from specialized teachers and his persistent efforts, he's learning strategies to understand and manage his dyslexia. He uses assistive technology that converts written text into speech. Color-coding and underlining phrases help him track lines while reading. And most importantly, he doesn't shy away from asking for help when needed. Jake's story is an example that dyslexia is not a barrier to success. It just means finding different ways to learn and grow. Jake is not just a ninth-grader with dyslexia; he is a ninth-grader overcoming dyslexia.