From what we now know, the "whole word" or "whole language" approach seems to be actively harmful. It is linked to the dramatic increase in dyslexia in the regi

From what we now know, the "whole word" or "whole language" approach seems to be actively harmful. It is linked to the dramatic increase in dyslexia in the regions where it is used to teach English reading. https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2019/08/22/whats-wrong-how-schools-teach-reading https://www.apmreports.org/episode/2019/08/22/whats-wrong-ho... > ...it turns out cueing may actually prevent kids from focusing on words in the way they need to become skilled readers. Turns out this was previously discussed: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23981447 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23981447