The Ugly Truth about Reading Instruction
Sometimes, the truth is “ugly,” meaning unpleasant. Unfortunately, we’re not always receptive to an ugly truth. Acceptance takes time. You […]
July 11, 2023
The Racial Achievement Gap Refuses to Close
Last time, I focused on the education gap that exists between our U.S. students and the international community. Our education […]
May 31, 2019
Refocusing on the Gods of the Copybook Headings
I was introduced to Rudyard Kipling’s poem, “The Gods of the Copybook Headings,” by Dr. John Silber’s book, Straight Shooting—What’s […]
July 24, 2020
Recognizing Dyslexia, Part 2
Proficiency in reading is critical to a child’s success in school. Therefore, recognizing dyslexia as early as possible can make […]
May 3, 2019
Recognizing Dyslexia and Its Implications, Part 1
Doctors and researchers have been recognizing dyslexia since the turn of the century. They just didn’t have a name for […]
April 10, 2019
More about the Science of Reading
Last month, I focused on the conclusions of reading scientists about what it takes to teach reading effectively. However, there’s […]
April 15, 2021
Get Involved in Your Child’s Education
It’s a new year! And it’s time to bet involved in your child’s education. Sure, we all check report cards, […]
January 15, 2023
Flowerless STEM and Powerless STEAM without Reading
Today we begin. It’s been so many years that this passion for education, English, and reading has been thumping around […]
March 12, 2019
Does Low Income Lead to Poor Performance in School?
Is it really a mystery that some children excel in school and others don’t? The government and the education establishment […]
August 8, 2019
Do You Favor Testing?
Do you favor testing, or do you think it should banned? A lot of education experts think so. The experts […]
February 15, 2021
Challenging “Censorship”
It’s “Banned Books Week” at the American Library Association! The festivities have been in full swing! Did you know that […]
September 27, 2019
7SS2R Aligns with Science of Reading
Over the course of the past two decades or so, reading scientists have settled the fundamental questions about reading: What […]
May 15, 2021