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More Evidence That Our Approach to Reading Comprehension Is All Wrong
We've gone seriously off the rails on comprehension strategy instruction.
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To Make Progress in Reading, We Need to Monitor It Differently
Giving kids frequent comprehension tests doesn't line up with what science tells us about how comprehension works.
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New Report Reveals Something Is Missing From Reading Legislation
Many state laws mention "comprehension" but few say anything about building the knowledge that enables it.
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No, Teachers Don't Have to Choose Between Knowledge and Strategies
The question isn't whether to teach comprehension strategies, but when and how.
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Natalie Wexler
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How to Get Kids to Read for Fun
An overemphasis on analytical skills can make reading a joyless task.
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Natalie Wexler
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More Time in School Isn't Enough to Counter Pandemic Learning Loss
Unless we also change our approach to reading instruction, we'll just be spinning our wheels.
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Behind the Scenes at the Podcast
More on the "wug study" and the courage of the educators I spoke with.
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I'm Hosting a Six-Episode Podcast on Reading Comprehension
Called "Reading Comprehension Revisited," it's the inaugural season of the Knowledge Matters Podcast.
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