Dear Log,
«Despite overwhelming evidence, the reading field rushed to embrace unfounded whole-language practices between 1975 and 1995. The effects have been far-reaching, particularly for those students who are most dependent on effective instruction within the classroom.»Folks, I say it time and again: don't let your schooling get in the way of your education.--"Whole Language Lives On": The Illusion of "Balanced Reading" Instruction