S1 E2 - Should we be using programs to teach reading?

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Using commercial programs has its benefits and also a few drawbacks. Everyone seems to have their own opinion on whether or not we should be using them at all. In today's episode, we'll explore the role of programs in literacy instruction, and I'll share some considerations for using them in our classrooms.

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Reading Success in Action, Decoding 1,2,3

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