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Experts say widely used reading curriculum is failing kids

Experts say widely used reading curriculum is failing kids

by Dr. Kim Southwell | May 30, 2022 | Articles | 0 comments

Most Americans have likely never heard of Lucy Calkins, but their children’s teachers probably have. Calkins, a professor of education at Columbia University, has created one of the nation’s most widely used reading instruction programs, and, according to a groundbreaking new report, the program is deeply flawed.

Problems With Lucy Calkins’ Curriculum Go Beyond Reading—To Writing

Problems With Lucy Calkins’ Curriculum Go Beyond Reading—To Writing

by Dr. Kim Southwell | May 30, 2022 | Articles | 0 comments

Problems With Lucy Calkins’ Curriculum Go Beyond Reading—To Writing Natalie Wexler Senior Contributor Forbes Magazine Recent controversy about literacy guru Lucy Calkins has centered on her approach to reading instruction. But she came to prominence as an expert on...
New research shows controversial Reading Recovery program eventually had a negative impact on children

New research shows controversial Reading Recovery program eventually had a negative impact on children

by Dr. Kim Southwell | May 23, 2022 | Articles | 0 comments

New research shows controversial Reading Recovery program eventually had a…

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