Reading Wars

Shannon and Mary talk about the recent discussions in the news and educational circles related to the reading wars. Additionally, based on listener questions, they recommend some resources for teachers who want to implement more structured literacy into their classroom practices. Resource Links:Emily Hanford APM Reports Educate Podcast New Salvos in the Battles over Reading Instruction Emily Hanford APM Reports How a Flawed Idea is Teaching Millions of Kids to be Poor ReadersLucy Calkins' response: No One Gets to Own the Term "The Science of Reading"Need to practice Phonics instruction?   *Speech to Print Workbook by Louisa Cook Moats and Bruce Rosow *Shannon recommends *Phonics A to Z by Wiley Blevins*Shannon recommends *Teaching Phonics & Word Study in the Intermediate Grades by Wiley Blevins*Free webinars IDA Upper Midwest BranchIDA PDF Structured Literacy: Effective Instruction for Students with Dyslexia and Related Reading DifficultiesComprehensive List of Programs based on Structured Literacy Mary recommends Equipped for Reading Success by David Kilpatrickour Encoding episode (Season 1, episode 22):  Encoding First, Decoding SecondNOTE: As an Amazon Associate program, we earn a small amount from your qualifying purchases. We'd appreciate if you would use our links to help support the podcast.*COME JOIN THE CONVERSATION!Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramShannon's TpT StoreSupport the showGet Literacy Support through our PatreonBonus Episodes access through your podcast appBonus episodes access through PatreonBuy us a coffeeGet a FREE Green Chef box using our link