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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Hi all: A recent article in the Journal World here in Lawrence highlighted the new direction for education in KS. (Go to
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https://www2.ljworld.com/news/schools/2024/may/31/director-chosen-for-new-program-that-aims-to-dramatically-change-how-public-educators-teach-reading-writing/</a>) You will notice that the emphasis is on the Science of Reading in grades 1 – 4. This seems to
be a trend. Please talk with educators in your area about not leaving out adolescents!! They can benefit from the Science of Reading, too! Jean<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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