Rita SantosSep 20, 20213 min readThe Reading Wars: Phonics vs. Whole Language vs. Balanced LiteracyFor many years there were two main approaches to teaching reading -- Whole Language and Phonics. Each one represents a very different...
Rita SantosMay 3, 20212 min readThe Social and Emotional Effects of Reading DifficultiesAccording to the 2019 NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) Report Card, 34% of 4th graders scored below a basic reading...
Rita SantosMar 29, 20213 min read5 More Reading MythsThis is the second part of a series about reading myths. Click HERE to read about the first 5 myths. MYTH #6: There’s no need to read...
Rita SantosFeb 15, 20212 min read5 Myths About Reading InstructionThere are many theories about reading. Sometimes what we believe to be true --old wives’ tales, for instance - isn’t always true. ...