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The Nostalgia Trap: How Dick, Jane, and Dr. Seuss Can Inadvertently Cause Reading Failure
Many remember Dick and Jane, and Dr. Seuss fondly. But what if these beloved books, when used as first readers, implicitly teach habits that can lead to reading failure? We explore the how Dick and Jane and Dr. Seuss books, created as instructional products, were ineffective or even destructive to their purpose of helping kids learn to read.
A Hidden Hurdle: How Dr. Orton Warned Sight-Word Methods Could Cause Reading Disabilities
Dr. Orton warned in 1929 that sight-word teaching could be a "source of reading disability." Learn why this method fails and why systematic phonics is essential for all children.