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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|
#balanced-literacy#education#lawsuit
education2 years ago

NYC Schools Revamp Reading Curriculum with Phonics to Tackle National Crisis.

New York City's schools chancellor, David C. Banks, is introducing major changes to reading instruction in an effort to tackle the persistent problem of half of city children in grades three through eight not being proficient in reading. The new approach will use evidence-supported practices, including phonics, and avoid flawed strategies like teaching children to use picture clues to guess words. The move represents the most significant reading overhaul in New York City since the early 2000s and places the city at the forefront of a growing national movement to reform reading instruction.

via The New York Times|
#education#literacy#new-york-city
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|
#balanced-literacy#dyslexia#education