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Why Johnny Can't Read

Why Johnny Can't Read

May 15th 2021 A reflection of my Chit Chat with Distinguished Professor Emeritus William Tunmer, PhD. Why Johnny Can't Read—And What You Can Do About It is a 1955 book-length exposé on American reading Read more

Stand Beside Me Mum

Stand Beside Me Mum

April 16th 2021 Over the past few months my son has transitioned from being at school to heading out into the world as an independent young adult. And I have found the transition really challenging. Of course, I Read more

The alternative to a 'redressed' status quo... 'Pedagogy over Programmes'

The alternative to a 'redressed' status quo... 'Pedagogy over Programmes'

May 21st 2020 Government's new dyslexia funding a 'redressed status quo' based on outdated research - advocate Read more

The alternative to a ‘redressesed’ status quo…. ‘Pedagogy over Programmes’

The alternative to a ‘redressesed’ status quo…. ‘Pedagogy over Programmes’

March 2nd 2020 https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-new... Read more

The Gift of 12 Life-Changing Steps

The Gift of 12 Life-Changing Steps

December 11th 2019 Merry Xmas to all the amazing teachers and parents we are fortunate enough to partner with and those we are yet to meet. Please sing to the tune of …… on the first day of Xmas…. On the first Read more

Culture Counts and Money Comes

Culture Counts and Money Comes

June 25th 2018 I have a bone to pick this morning. I am tired. It is nearly the end of the term and man it’s been a big one. I have worked in so many different school and education environments this term. Last Read more

I am a Teacher of READING, I have a confession to make… I am consensus — based in my approach.

April 27th 2018 I have a bone to pick. Why is it that we are so consensus based in our approach to the teaching of reading in this country? I am trying to understand why listening to the teacher next door, the Read more

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