For decades, an inefficient theory about how students read was the popular theory in academia and schools across the world– actively ignoring existing research on the topic.
Many states are demanding a course correct, including Pennsylvania. Schools across the commonwealth are preparing for a mandated curriculum change starting in the 27/28 school year.
In Pennsylvania, 67% of fourth graders do not read at grade level. Those rates rise to around 80% for black, latino, and economically disadvantaged students…