New ideas attack old problem of why Johnny can't read
An in-depth look at reading deficiencies in U S public schools and how districts try to fix them. Programs include parent outreach in Detroit and San Francisco liaison teachers, drop in rooms for dropouts, and community library book prizes in St Louis. The piece discusses learning disabilities, clinical diagnosis at Temple and other universities, and early intervention in cities like Ypsilanti Riverton and San Diego.
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Remedial Reading Programs Across Cities in 1968
The piece surveys remedial reading efforts in labs and classrooms, noting lab school tuition and class sizes, diagnostic limits, and varied approaches. It highlights coordinated teacher teams, phonics focus, field trips, listening centers, and reading pacers, aiming to prevent reading problems and raise student confidence.
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