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The Man who Taught the World to Read (Be a Hero. Teach a Child to Read, #2)

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Meg (homeschooling mom of 9)

Ever heard of Dr. Frank C. Laubach? “The man who taught the world to read”? This one man is credited with helping over 100 million people to read.   How did he do it? Working as a missionary, Dr. Laubach … Continue reading →

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Reading War Champions & How to Teach Reading – Flesch & Blumenfeld

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Peter Watt

“According to the U.S. Department of Education, 54% of U.S. adults 16-74 years old – about 130 million people – lack proficiency in literacy, reading below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level.” (Forbes Magazine, September 9, 2020) How can we … Continue reading →

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The Great Phonics Exodus was Followed by Mass Illiteracy (What I learned from Sam, #6)

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Meg (homeschooling mom of 9)

While reading another of Sam Blumenfeld’s books (The New Illiterates: And how to keep your child from becoming one, 1973 and 1988), I came across an intriguing quote. When responding to the high percentage of “functional illiterates” among inmates, Chief … Continue reading →

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Social Media and a New Type of Learner

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Meg (homeschooling mom of 9)

In an article from Signature Magazine (May 1970) the well-loved American news broadcaster, Walter Cronkite from CBS Evening News, questioned the sufficiency of television news programs.  He believed that the limited reading ability of the American populous (in 1970) was not … Continue reading →

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Raving Customers (Homeschooling with Peter Watt: Episode 3)

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Meg (homeschooling mom of 9)

“Dianna and I are just beginning lesson 7. After going over lessons three and four Dianna was so excited that she could read that she hugged my neck and told me she loved me. She said, ‘Oh mommy, my wish … Continue reading →

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Hearts and Certificates (Homeschooling with Peter Watt: Episode 4)

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Meg (homeschooling mom of 9)

I am delighted to announce that The Paradigm Company continues to garner Homeschooling excellency awards. Check this out: “This is to certify that Alpha Phonics, a product of Paradigm Company, has tied for First Place in the Phonics Program category … Continue reading →

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