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Can "Classical Education" Help Parents Find the Schools They Want?
Because of its political and religious connotations, the label may put off more families than it attracts.
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Are Education Conferences Worthwhile?
They can be great for introducing people to new ideas, but on their own they're not enough to ensure schools change for the better.
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Natalie Wexler
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Announcing a Study Guide for the Knowledge Matters Podcast
The first season is reaching lots of listeners, including schools and districts that are using it for professional development.
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Natalie Wexler
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The Science of Reading Isn't Just "Phonics," But What Else Is It?
If we want all kids to become fully literate, we need to get more specific about "knowledge."
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Natalie Wexler
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A Dispute About Sentences
It's clear many students don't understand the concept of a complete sentence, but we can fix that.
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Natalie Wexler
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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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Natalie Wexler
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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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Natalie Wexler
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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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Natalie Wexler
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