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When It Comes to Improving Reading Skills, Content Knowledge Is Vital

When It Comes to Improving Reading Skills, Content Knowledge Is Vital
A Toronto District School Board sign is shown in front of a high school in Toronto on Jan. 30, 2018. The Canadian Press/Frank Gunn
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The good news is that, when it comes to academic achievement, Canadian students typically rank well above average. The bad news is that our raw scores have declined over the last 20 years.

Michael Zwaagstra
Michael Zwaagstra
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Michael Zwaagstra is a public high school teacher and a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute. He is the author of “A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning.”
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