Leaving Johnny Behind Overcoming Barriers to

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the barriers that prevent students from becoming proficient readers. Pedriana describes evidence-based reading instruction, the conditions under which that instruction is most effective, and for which kids it is most effective.

Anthony Pendriana spent thirty-five years as a teacher and administrator in Milwaukee's central city. Since retiring in 2005, he has meticulously researched the discrepancies between reading ideology and reading science.

Foreword	p. xi
Message from the Author	p. xvii
Preface to the Second Edition	p. xxi
Prologue	p. 1
A Failure to Communicate	p. 7
Gayle Force	p. 13
Soporific Effluvium	p. 21
Preponderance of the Evidence	p. 29
Uniformity Unhinged	p. 51
The Weak Arm of the Law	p. 65
So Shall We Reap	p. 77
The Unkindest Cut of All	p. 89
The Three Rs: Reform, Reform, Reform	p. 97
Teaching to Mastery	p. 107
Through Johnny's Eyes	p. 119
Rescuing Johnny	p. 131
Epilogue	p. 145
Acknowledgments	p. 149
Resources for Teachers and Parents	p. 151
Glossary	p. 157
References	p. 159
Index	p. 167
About the Author	p. 175
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Leaving Johnny Behind Overcoming Barriers to Literacy and Reclaiming At-Risk Readers

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