Reading Support That Maintains Comprehension Unlike other reading tools, our EAR method keeps focus on meaning while providing word-level support.

Reading tools that focus only on decoding often sacrifice comprehension. My EAR method supports unfamiliar words while maintaining focus on meaning and story. Try it free today! #ReadingComprehension #BalancedLiteracy

A Right Way to Teach Reading? | Harvard Magazine The science, art, and politics of teaching an essential skill

My District is managing the transition from a #BalancedLiteracy elementary reading program to one incorporating #ScienceOfReading. After panicking that I had no idea how to teach kids to read, I came across this 101 on the debate: "A Right Way to Read?" harvardmagazine.com/2024/09/harv... 🧵

For me it’s not Phonics Bad/Good, Whole Language Bad/Good. It’s about teaching phonics in a way that makes sense for the greater function and ultimately love for the practice of reading. Don’t let the swinging pendulum distract you from a nuanced view lf reading. #ScienceofReading #BalancedLiteracy

Two Mass. families sue famed literacy specialists, claiming reading curriculums were intentionally flawed - The Boston Globe The complaint, which is seeking class action status, could spur others like it nationwide.

Yes, we do need to connect the dots.

And we need to teach the basics: literacy, history, civics, and philosophy.

#BalancedLiteracy got us into this mess. And education is BIG business.

There is no #democracy without a literate and critical thinking population.

#Orton-Gillingham
#RightToRead

What is the Science of Reading? | Structured Literacy | IMSE Journal The Science of Reading is a body of research that proves a Structured Literacy approach is a necessary foundation for reading success across all students.

What is the Science of Reading? journal.imse.com/what-is-the-... #lucycalkins #heinemann #unitsofstudy #phonics #balancedliteracy #structuredliteracy #ufli

Two Mass. families sue famed literacy specialists, claiming reading curriculums were intentionally flawed - The Boston Globe The complaint, which is seeking class action status, could spur others like it nationwide.

A class action lawsuit has been filed in Massachusetts against Lucy Calkins, F & P, Heinemann and others. Here is the announcement. www.bostonglobe.com/2024/12/04/m... #scienceofreading #balancedliteracy #structuredliteracy #heinemann #lucycalkins #phonics #SOR