California's Reading Revolution: What Happened?.

Freeman, Yvonne S.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ542421

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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ISSN: ISSN-0895-1381

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California's Reading Revolution: What Happened?

Freeman, Yvonne S.; And Others

New Advocate, v10 n1 p31-47 Win 1997

Examines the history of California's reading program, reviewing its change to a literature-based approach and then back again to a phonetic- or skill-based one. Reviews key factors influencing California policy and speculates about the future of the state's reading program. (TB)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational History, Elementary Education, Phonics, Policy Formation, Program Effectiveness, Reading Ability, Reading Programs, Reading Skills, State Curriculum Guides, Whole Language Approach

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Historical Materials; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California

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