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A student hated reading for years. Her podcast explores finding the right diagnosis

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What happened

Middle schooler Cora Walsh of Long Island, N.Y., has won the 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge with a story about her journey with dyslexia.

Key facts

  • Middle schooler Cora Walsh of Long Island, N.Y., has won the 2026 NPR Student Podcast Challenge with a story about her journey with dyslexia.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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