The Reading Wars Today

by Sam Weaver After decades of debate, and despite the overwhelming strength of the evidence in favor of phonics, reading education is still a controversial topic in the United States. Many educators continue to resist phonics in favor of anti-conceptual methods that amount to not teaching reading at all. This talk will present the recent history and current state of the reading wars and examine the ideas behind the ongoing opposition to phonics. Discover the crucial link between the right ideas and happiness. Visit aynrand.org/discover Recorded July 1, 2023, at OCON in Miami, Florida. ------------------------------ Subscribe to ARI’s YouTube channel to make sure you never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... Download or stream free courses on Ayn Rand’s works and ideas with the Ayn Rand University app: – App Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ayn-r... – Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... ARI is funded by donor contributions. You can support our work by becoming an ARI Member or making a one-time contribution: https://ari.aynrand.org/donate ****** Keep in Touch! Sign up to receive email updates from ARI: https://aynrand.org/signup Follow ARI on Twitter:   / aynrandinst   Follow ARI on Facebook:   / aynrandinstitute   Follow ARI on Instagram:   / aynrandorg   Subscribe to the ARI Live! podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ****** Explore these ideas further! ARI's online publication, New Ideal, explores pressing cultural issues from the perspective of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism: https://newideal.aynrand.org/ Join an upcoming virtual or in-person event: https://ari.aynrand.org/events/ Visit ARI’s website for more about our content and programs: https://ari.aynrand.org/