Comprehension in Early Readers
Comprehension depends, firstly, on a large, working vocabulary and substantial background knowledge. Even before children can read for themselves, we can build this vital background knowledge by reading…
A Brief History and Background on “The Reading Wars”
A Brief History and Background on “The Reading Wars” By Brian Southwell The reading wars are a debate between two methods of teaching children how to read: phonics and whole language. Many people believe that phonics is the best way to teach children to...
With the ‘literacy gap’ widening, educators turn to the science of reading
With the ‘literacy gap’ Widening, Educators Turn to the Science of Reading Barbara O’Brien – Jun 20, 2022 Updated Jun 21, 2022 Akron teacher Janine DeTine started learning about the “science of reading” in 2019, right before the...
How to Motivate Your Child to Read More
How to Motivate Your Reluctant Reader to Read More Do you have a child who is a reluctant reader? It can be frustrating when your child says they “don’t like reading.” The good news is that there are ways to motivate them to read more! This blog post...
Marion Joseph, who changed the way California children learned to read, dies
Marion Joseph, who changed the way California children learned to read, dies BY MELISSA GOMEZ STAFF WRITER MARCH 25, 2022 6:33 PM PT Her critics liked to point out that she had no formal background in education. Her supporters say she changed the face of literacy...
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