The Myth of New and Trendy: Breaking Down the Business Insider Article on Gen Alpha & The Science of Reading
In this episode of Play On Words from Big City Readers, Miss Beth dives into the Business Insider article titled, "For Gen Alpha, Learning to Read is Becoming a Privilege" and breaks down her frustration with its portrayal of the Science of Reading as “new” and “trendy.”
Miss Beth passionately addresses how the article overlooks decades of reading research, dismissing the rigorous, evidence-based approaches that are finally gaining ground in schools. She reflects on why labeling the Science of Reading as “trendy” is harmful, especially when it’s the key to unlocking reading success for every child, not just the privileged few.
Join Miss Beth as she explores:
Why the Science of Reading is not a passing trend, but the result of decades of research on how the brain learns to read
The impact of educational inequality and how access to effective reading instruction is tied to privilege
Her personal take on the conversation around Gen Alpha’s reading development and the gap between the haves and have-nots
What parents and educators can do to advocate for their children and push for evidence-based reading practices in every classroom
Get ready for a passionate discussion, because Miss Beth isn’t holding back when it comes to fighting for every child’s right to learn to read.
