Time for Change
Hanford has continued to help the teachers, administrators and the general public understand what is wrong with reading instruction in the US. It’s time schools make the changes necessary so all kids can read. The “wait-to-fail” model and three cueing method of instruction sent my daughter on horrific reading journey that has taken years to repair.
abbotts55 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/21/22
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After graduating from a prestigious university, I stepped into a 3rd grade classroom to begin my career as a teacher. I was taught the whole language approach to reading, wholeheartedly bought into it, brought it into the classroom, and learned very quickly that it worked on about 5% of my...Read full review »
Benae1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/21/22
This first two episodes of this series blew my mind and had me in tears. Emily Hanford is such an incredible reporter and no one has cut at the heart of the literacy crisis in America like she has over the past several years. This series should be required listening for every district leader and...Read full review »
Msf22 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/21/22
Once again, Hanford masterfully explicates the very complicated subject of how young kids learn how to read, weaving in moving stories, scientific evidence, and history for a gripping effect. It is a must-listen if you want to understand how teachers and families have been misled to the detriment...Read full review »
Maitena Rogan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/21/22
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