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The Reading Wars

"My child can't read!" That's become a common complaint from parents. Updated: Wed Mar 11, 2026 ...
“Progressives” at teachers’ colleges pushed a reading technique called “Balanced Literacy.” Instead of memorizing sounds and ...
My child can’t read!” That’s become a common complaint from parents. Why? It might be because kids are distracted by social ...
My child can’t read!” That’s become a common complaint from parents. Why? It might be because kids are distracted by social media and video games. But I think it’s also because reading instruction ...
But I think it's also because reading instruction became lazy and political. "Progressives" at teachers' colleges pushed a reading technique called "Balanced Literacy." Instead of memorizing sounds ...
K special education from the state and many more will follow suit in the fall. Although challenges persist, district leaders ...
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My child can’t read!” That’s become a common complaint from parents. Why? It might be because kids are distracted by social media and video games. But I think it’s also because reading instruction ...
A Virginia after-school cursive club went viral. More than two dozen states require cursive in their curriculums. Is it an effective learning tool or just nostalgia?
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Since the school district implemented a new phonics program in Bradley Elementary School, 80% of the kids are now reading ...