My Child’s New Teacher Does NOT Know Him – What Can I Do?

If only the teacher really knew my child… That’s where you, as your child’s “case manager,” jump in. If the teacher does not know your child – then what?  You Continue Reading →

Pete’s Comments: Pat Howey’s Post & the Decoding Dyslexia Flap

In December 2014, advocate Pat Howey published a post on the blog entitled “Wake Up Folks! You are Being Sold a Line of Goods about Dyslexia.” Her post generated a Continue Reading →

Wake Up Folks! You are Being Sold a Line of Goods about Dyslexia

Ok. I am going on a rant here and I expect some kickback. Before you tell me how wrong I am, please remember that I have been advocating for almost Continue Reading →

Better Prepared Teachers Lessen the Impact of Reading Difficulties

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is conducting reviews of university-based teacher training programs in reading using the criteria set in the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards. This is good news! Continue Reading →

Most Kids Are Not Proficient Readers … We Need Better Teacher Preparation by Dr. Marcia Henry

Science leads to better readers by Marcia Henry It’s a grim story to read. Fifteen years ago, Wisconsin fourth-graders placed third in the country in state rankings of reading ability known Continue Reading →

Who Bears the Responsiblity For Student Success?

Are teachers being “scapegoated” or are American taxpayers being fleeced by our education system? Last month we posted a link to an article about reactions from national teachers’ unions to Continue Reading →

No Offense: But Isn’t It Alarming That So Many Children Are Not Learning to Read?

It appears I’ve offended some teachers by the post and comments on “Fifth grader is reading at 2.7 grade level. Should he be tested for Special Ed?” Before describing the Continue Reading →