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The Simple View of Reading: The Equation that Rocked the Reading World
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The Simple View of Reading: The Equation that Rocked the Reading World

Does my child have dyslexia? It’s a question that many parents may have asked themselves when faced with any realization that their child is having difficulty reading.  To better understand dyslexia, which is a general term for difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, or other symbols, it’s helpful to understand what makes…

Is Your School District’s Reading Program Helping or Hurting?

Is Your School District’s Reading Program Helping or Hurting?

Not all reading difficulties are dyslexia.  A child’s struggles may result from a “curriculum disability,” not a learning disability.   According to an article published in Education Week, some popular school-based reading programs use instructional practices not supported by research.  There are “many instances in which these programs diverge from evidence-based practices for teaching reading or supporting struggling students.” …