At a Loss for Words: What's Wrong with How Schools Teach Reading
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The Problem With How Schools Teach Reading
Emily Hanford: The way Claire Woodworth was taught to read is rooted in an idea about reading that was debunked decades ago by cognitive scientists. As a result, in classrooms across the country, children are being taught to read the way that poor readers read. In the United States, a third of fourth graders can't read on a basic level.
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