A sobering article by E.d. Hirsch from the City Journal, Winter 2013 A Wealth of Words ‘The key to increasing upward mobility is expanding vocabulary’. http://www.city-journal.org/2013/23_1_vocabulary.html#.U5diSJQJ6Mg.twitter
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Illiterate boys – The new international phenomenon by Bonnie Macmillan
Here is an article by Bonnie Macmillan on the causes of illiteracy in boys. It is on the Reading Reform Foundation website. Thanks to Susan Godsland from www.dyslexic.org.uk for flagging it up. http://www.rrf.org.uk/archive.php?n_ID=117&n_issueNumber=51
Read MoreWhere we are – in Malmesbury
Here is a great photo of our offices in the lovely town of Malmesbury in Wiltshire, UK. They are in the building with the grey roof ahead. Note the glorious green fields all around. For those with an historic interest: Malmesbury was the seat and burial place (?) of King Athelstan (924-939), grandson of Alfred […]
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Gove call to end illiteracy within a generation
This needs to be included in all the manifestos in the next elections! Labour – wake up! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-27741261#?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Read MoreMagic Belt now on Accerlerated Reader!
The Magic Belt series is now on Accelerated Reader! This is fantastic as it will enable older, beginner readers to participate in reading and comprehension quizzes which has proved such a success in secondary schools. The texts in the series begin at CVC level. This will really motivate struggling readers! Accelerated Reader are delighted to […]
Read MoreMoon Dogs reviewed by SNIP
Special Needs Information Press has just published a review of the Moon Dogs series in the June newsletter. Here is a summary for busy teachers: “The Moon Dog series consists of two sets of eight books, all with modern storylines involving a group of teenage friends. There are excellent illustrations to bring the stories to […]
Read MoreBeyond the inner-city: underperformance in the UK education system
Debbie Hepplewhite comments. Thanks to Susan Godsland from www.dyslexics.org.uk for flagging this article up. Beyond the inner-city: underperformance in the UK education system.
Read MoreWhat is Lost – as Handwriting Fades
Are we giving up on the importance of handwriting too soon? A thoughtful article by Maria Konnikova
Read MoreSpread the word – first South London children’s book festival annouced!
A fantastic children’s book festival is being launched for the first time in South London. STREAM 2014! Spread the word! Wonderful authors like Malorie Blackman, Lauren Child, Chris Ridell and more will be giving talks. A great way to get children engaged in literature. Tickets available from June 1st. Yes, from tomorrow! http://www.schs.gdst.net/3353/stream-2014
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