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education2 years ago

"Ohio Lawsuit Challenges Reading Instruction Methods"

A lawsuit filed by the Reading Recovery Council of North America, a nonprofit supporting balanced literacy, challenges Ohio's new law mandating the "science of reading" approach, which emphasizes systematic phonics instruction. The lawsuit claims that the change in reading policy was pushed through in a budget bill, violating state law. The debate over how to teach reading has intensified as research supports the effectiveness of phonics instruction. The Reading Recovery program, which has faced scrutiny, has seen a decline in membership and revenue due to the shift towards the science of reading. Critics argue that balanced literacy provides flexibility and promotes a love of reading, while proponents of the science of reading believe it offers a more effective approach.

via The New York Times|
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education2 years ago

Columbia University Ends Controversial Literacy Program in NYC Schools

Columbia University's Teachers College has announced the dissolution of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, led by renowned literacy professor Lucy Calkins. Calkins' curriculum, which emphasized a looser approach to reading instruction, had garnered both praise and criticism. Critics argued that her methods downplayed phonics and disregarded scientific research on reading. The decision to dissolve the organization comes as schools of education face pressure to align teacher training with research-backed reading strategies. Calkins has formed a new company, the Mossflower Reading and Writing Project, to continue her work consulting with schools. Teachers College plans to hire faculty with expertise in the cognitive science of reading and launch new training programs for teachers.

via The New York Times|
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education2 years ago

Phonics-based reading gains popularity in schools.

The "science of reading," which emphasizes phonics and other research-backed strategies, is gaining momentum in US schools as a way to address low reading scores and help struggling readers, including those with dyslexia. The approach, which focuses on the building blocks of words and emphasizes phonemic awareness, has been slow to be adopted by schools and teacher training programs. However, recent legislation in all states and a push by parents and advocacy groups have led to changes in curriculum and instructional materials. Parents can support the movement by reading to their children and advocating for evidence-based practices in their schools.

via The Associated Press|
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