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Emphasized that language and literacy develop through social interaction.
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Proposed that children construct knowledge through mental frameworks called schemas, adapting to new information through assimilation and accommodation.
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Jeanne Challs research showed that systematic phonics instruction was more effective, especially for beginning and struggling readers
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Developed by Marie Clay in New Zealand, the program evaluates children's reading to better support the students needs.
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Established early, albeit foundational, federal coordination for literacy research and planning.
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Gives states more control over standards, testing, and accountability while ensuring fair, high-quality education for all.