The 1960s Schools Experiment Impact on Spelling Skills
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Summary
The article discusses a 1960s schools experiment in the UK that aimed to boost reading skills but resulted in children being unable to spell. It reflects on the impact of the initiative on a generation of schoolchildren and the consequences that lasted over time.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThroughout my life, my mum has always been a big reader.
Our fridge door was a revolving display of word-of-the-day flashcards.
By the time I was in primary school, she was already asking me to proofread her work emails.
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