Beyond the Common Core: Examining 20 Years of Literacy Priorities and Their Impact on Struggling Readers

Cassidy, Jack; Ortlieb, Evan; Grote-Garcia, Stephanie

doi:10.1080/19388071.2015.1136011

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“…While digital/multimodal literacies remain particularly hot, they often remain implemented in piecemeal ways; their endless potential warrants their role as part of the core of literacy planning, instruction, and evaluation (Cassidy et al, 2016;Hodges & Matthews, 2020). They are no longer optional within optimal frameworks that promote literacy success.…”

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“…Then, in 2017 the highly sought after report known for documenting trends and issues in the field of literacy shifted to an increasingly research-focused journal, Literacy Research and Instruction, from the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER; see Cassidyet al, 2017). Throughout this time, the annual survey itself has been a focus of much attention as it has been translated into Spanish (Cassidy & Cassidy, 2006), adapted for European consumption (Cassidy & Persson, 2005/2006, used in longitudinal analyses (Cassidy et al, 2016;Vasinda et al, 2019), and revised for use in individual states and countries (e.g., Texas, Denmark, Romania, and the United Kingdom). In addition, it has influenced others to complete similar studies -one being the International Literacy Associations' (ILA) biennial publication also titled What's Hot in Literacy, in which literacy professionals are asked to identify the most critical issues faced in the field of literacy (see ILA, 2020).…”

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What’s Hot in Literacy: New Topics and New Frontiers are Abuzz

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2020

Literacy Research and Instruction

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The What's Hot in 2019 survey was conducted to measure the amount of attention currently being given to literacy topics in research and practice. Twenty-five literacy leaders were surveyed; results were subsequently categorized into three levels: a) extremely hot or cold, b) very hot or cold, or c) hot or cold This year, there were four topics deemed "very hot": digital/multimodal literacies; disciplinary literacies; early literacy; and English learners/ESL. A current analysis of timely research and practice is provided of both "very hot" topics as well as "should be hot" topics like comprehension, policy and advocacy, struggling readers, and writing. Teachers, administrators, and researchers alike can benefit from staying up to date with hot topics and current issues in literacy; implications for policy and practice regarding literacy instruction and developing the needs of diverse literacy learners are discussed.

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What’s Hot in Literacy: New Topics and New Frontiers are Abuzz

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2020

Literacy Research and Instruction

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“…If we are serious about empowerment and addressing diverse needs, then adult literacy warrants further attention. Although it was listed on the annual What's Hot, What's Not survey in 2009–2011— a survey in which expert panelists indicate those topics that are currently receiving attention in the field of literacy and those that are not—adult literacy has not recently been deemed a hot item and was dropped from the list entirely after three years (Cassidy, Grote‐Garcia, & Ortlieb, ; Cassidy, Ortlieb, & Grote‐Garcia, ). Relatively little research has been published on the topic compared with childhood or adolescent literacy (Kruidenier, ; Venezky, Oney, Sabatini, & Jain, ).…”

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Never Too Old: A How‐To Guide for Developing Adult Readers’ Oral Reading Skills

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2016

J Adolescent & Adult Lit

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Despite efforts to promote literacy in the early years, millions of people in the United States and countless more abroad are functionally illiterate. The importance of improving adult literacy proficiency is unquestionable; however, the pedagogical approaches to support this monumental undertaking have been scarcely researched. Moreover, the nature of what constitutes literacy today is ever changing. This article introduces a practical approach for teachers/tutors to support adult literacy improvement through using specific strategies such as Read Two Impress.

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“…This experience starts with the texts, which should hold links to readers’ preoccupations and interests (Rosenblatt, ). The Common Core State Standards are a hot topic given their tremendous influence on academic reading (Cassidy, Ortlieb, & Grote‐Garcia, ). The Common Core includes a list of qualities that should factor into curriculum decisions about text selections; however, missing from this list is consideration of the text qualities that resonate with readers (Glaus, ).…”

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