In October of 2023, The Reading Council of North America filed a lawsuit against Ohio, attempting to reverse the state’s move to align classroom instruction to the science of reading principles and practices. In this episode of Literacy Talks, our hosts discuss the growing momentum behind instruction based in the science of reading and the importance of looking closely, carefully, and analytically at the research that supports any approach. Listeners will hear common sense, clear thinking, and data-informed perspectives about choosing curricula and staying involved in legislative initiatives. Educator voices matter! Let’s get started.

Show Notes
Literacy Leaders:

• Dr. Steve Dykstra
• Emily Hanford

Resources:

• Education Week, October 18, 2023—Reading Recovery Sues Ohio Over Ban on ‘Cueing’ in Literacy Instruction
• Thomas B. Fordham Institute, July 27, 2023—It’s time to dump Reading Recovery
• Education Week, October 24, 2022—Two Decades of Progress, Nearly Gone: National Math, Reading Scores Hit Historic Lows
• The Reading League
• International Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction (IFERI)

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