It’s been called a forever war: the fight over how to teach children to read.

For decades, an outdated method has lingered in Australian classrooms as states protect schools’ right to teach how they wish.

Following a recent report from the Grattan Institute that found a third of Australian children couldn’t read well, state governments are finally picking a side and mandating the best way to teach reading.

Today, associate editor of The Saturday Paper Martin McKenzie-Murray on why “vibes-based learning” stuck around for so long and how children should actually be taught literacy.




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Guest: Associate editor of The Saturday Paper, Martin McKenzie-Murray.

It’s been called a forever war: the fight over how to teach children to read.For decades, an outdated method has lingered in Australian classrooms as states protect schools’ right to teach how they wish.Following a recent report from the Grattan Institute that found a third of Australian children couldn’t read well, state governments are finally picking a side and mandating the best way to teach reading.Today, associate editor of The Saturday Paper Martin McKenzie-Murray on why “vibes-based learning” stuck around for so long and how children should actually be taught literacy. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>Guest: Associate editor of The Saturday Paper, Martin McKenzie-Murray.

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Is Australia failing to teach kids to read?

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