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Ep. 159: Back to School: Science of Reading or Snake Oil with Holly Lane

Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ™

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Understanding Evidence and Effect Sizes

This chapter discusses the criteria for evidence in programs funded by the federal and state governments, emphasizing the difference between the quality of evidence and the quality of the program. It also examines a promotional email for the LLI program and raises concerns about the misleading presentation of weak evidence. The importance of understanding effect sizes and the limitations of organizations like What Works Clearing House and Evidence for ESSA in translating study quality to practitioners are also highlighted.

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