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1450
Invention of the Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, which made the production of books more efficient. His creation made books more accessible and, as a result, people became more eager to learn how to read. Also, Gutenberg’s invention allowed for more types of literature to be produced, and created the fact of literacy being a gift. -
First Grade Studies
The First Grade Studies were some of the first studies conducted by the United States Office of Education. The studies took place during the years 1964 to 1967. The goal of these studies were to determine what the best method for teaching reading was and to explore the effects upon reading growth of various approaches to first-grade reading under conditions that make it possible to compare findings among a group of independent studies. -
Jeanne Chall
She believed that direct and systematic instruction in reading was very important. She developed 5 stages of reading development, which explain the tasks children focus on based on their age. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The significance of the No Child Left Behind Act is crucial to the development of reading and writing in the United States. This act changed the federal government's role in kindergarten through grade twelve education by requiring schools to demonstrate their success in terms of the academic achievement of every student. -
The Alabama Literacy Act
The Alabama Literacy Act was passed in 2019 to help improve reading in Alabama public schools to ensure students are reading on grade level by the end of third grade. -
Lucy Calkins
She encourages teachers to build from children’s personal experiences to help them understand new concepts and skills. Her impact in the classroom looks like the concepts of read alouds, shared reading, word study, choice time, and small group instruction.