Category Archives: Reviews of Alpha-Phonics

The Savant who Knew his Mother’s Love (part 3/3)

(continued from The Savant Who Knew his Mother’ Love, part 2)  May’s Miracle Then, in his sixteenth year, something May calls “The Miracle” occurred. The family had been in bed for hours. About 3:00 a.m. May awoke and thought she … Continue reading

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The Special Reading Group & Phonics Cards for Christmas?

In 1955 Rudolf Flesch published his book, “Why Johnny Can’t Read”. He blamed the reading programs of the day. He explained that English is an alphabetic language, and that in order to learn to read efficiently students must learn to … Continue reading

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The Irish Mom who gave her Son a Voice

Tragedy Leaves a Young Girl without a Family “At the time many children were playing on the street as several women from the tenements sat on the pavement watching on. Yet within minutes the scene was one of screams and dust … Continue reading

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Reading, Writing & Endangered Voices

I shall never forget my first attempts to learn to spell. I was about thirteen years of age, when I nearly lost my life because I made an effort to gain this kind of knowledge. Josiah Henson A Murderous Uprising … Continue reading

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DYSLEXIC NO MORE: Saved by the ABC’s — Research names PHONICS the Winner

Mandates, Dollars & Paper Trails  (From the Upcoming Book: Dyslexic No More: Saved by the ABC’s by Meg Rayborn Dawson) “It was clear to me that we did not really have a clear idea or understand how children should be taught … Continue reading

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The Crayon Catastrophe (Homeschooling Regret #1)

Homeschooling a large family on a limited income required many sacrifices. Pinching pennies was the key to survival. Most of my curriculum was either found at used bookstores, or I created it myself. And I bought supplies for the lowest … Continue reading

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Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning? Answer: seems like Homeschooling really works!!

Michael Austin / Theispot DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION Why Are Some Kids Thriving During Remote Learning? Answer: seems like Homeschooling really works!! Though remote learning has brought many challenges, some students seem to be thriving in the new circumstances. What can we … Continue reading

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NC NC schools chief, amid crowded GOP race for lieutenant governor, calls to end Common Core

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson speaks at a school choice rally held at the N.C. Museum of History on Jan. 23, 2018. Hundreds attended the rally where Johnson was one of the featured speakers. EDUCATION NC schools chief, … Continue reading

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Survey: Talking To Kids About Tech Most Fearful For Parents

(© Syda Productions – stock.adobe.com) January 31, 2020Intelligence, Mass Media, Parenting, Science & Technology, Society & Culture Survey: Talking To Kids About Tech Most Dreadful For Most Parents by Ben Renner SHARES17ShareTweet LONDON — Sitting down to talk about “the birds and the bees” used … Continue reading

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FLORIDA Parents glad to see Common Core on the way out of school’s curriculum

  WINK NEWS Mom checks in with her children as they are doing homework. (Ivanhoe Newswire photo) Reporter: Andrea Henderson Writer: Lincoln Saunders Published:February 5, 2020 7:02 AM EST Updated:February 6, 2020 10:53 AM EST – Advertisement – RECOMMENDED: FLORIDA  … Continue reading

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