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Tackling the misalignment between evidence-based research and literacy approaches in schools: opinion
On the first day of the school year as a graduate teacher I encountered a slap in the face. My day started brimming with confidence but that all changed when one boy walked through the door. His name was Jacob and I quickly discovered that he could not read a single word. A Year 4 student, with four years of full time schooling under his belt and he had somehow ‘slipped through the cracks’ of education. How could this be?
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Julie great article I have been back in class for the past 6 years after nearly 20 as a Teacher Librarian – 4 years stage 3, 2 years stage 1, and now stage 2. I have a Jacob this year and it has lead me down the SoR pathway it has empowered me as a teacher. I wish I’d found it earlier.
Thanks so much Sheryl! So glad to hear you are well on your SOR journey. Reach out if I can help in any way. Julie