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Video: Why Are Parents Suing Lucy Calkins and Fountas & Pinnell?

By Stephen Sawchuk & Lauren Santucci 鈥 December 17, 2024 5:00
First grader Makai Parker practices reading skills at Eastern Elementary School in Washington, N.C. The state of North Carolina is taking measures to improve reading rates in elementary schools, including this first grade classroom at Eastern Elementary in Washington, N.C.
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Parents in Massachusetts have sued the creators and publishers of some of the most popular balanced-literacy curricula on the market, saying the materials hindered their children鈥檚 ability to learn to read.

But this new strategy in the 鈥渞eading wars鈥 has a longer history. It鈥檚 centered on one discrete teaching practice. Learn more in our latest explainer video.

Stephen Sawchuk is an assistant managing editor for 澳门跑狗论坛, leading coverage of teaching, learning, and curriculum.
Lauren Santucci is a video producer for 澳门跑狗论坛.

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