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“We’ve been making reading and writing harder for kids than they need to be.”
—Natalie Wexler
Systematic phonics instruction is essential, but it's not enough to ensure strong reading outcomes. In this episode of The Orton-Gillingham Podcast, education journalist and author Natalie Wexler joins us to discuss the vital role of background knowledge in reading instruction, why students struggle when it’s overlooked in lesson planning, and how educators can most effectively integrate knowledge building into their daily practice.
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“We’ve been making reading and writing harder for kids than they need to be.”
—Natalie Wexler
Systematic phonics instruction is essential, but it's not enough to ensure strong reading outcomes. In this episode of The Orton-Gillingham Podcast, education journalist and author Natalie Wexler joins us to discuss the vital role of background knowledge in reading instruction, why students struggle when it’s overlooked in lesson planning, and how educators can most effectively integrate knowledge building into their daily practice.
Subscribe to our newsletter! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/S9onxP7/brainspringnewsletter
For additional content, please see the links below.
Current Open Courses: https://brainspring.com/course-schedule/
Meet with an Ed Consultant: https://outlook.office.com/book/Partn...
Website: https://brainspring.com
Keep in Touch!
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrtonGillinghamTraining
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrainspringOrtonGillingham
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainspringortongillingham/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrainspringOG
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brainspringog
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brainspring/
Podbean: https://ortongillingham.podbean.com/

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