Alex Fender

School Psychologist, Literacy Researcher, & Director of Evaluation at the Center for READing

Issue 31: Grade Retention and Reading Difficulties | David P. Hurford & Alex C. Fender Members Public

Dr David P. Hurford and Alex C. Fender examine the evidence behind grade retention, explaining why it often does more harm than good. They argue that early identification, Structured Literacy and timely intervention offer a far more effective path to reading success.

David P. Hurford Alex Fender
Evidence Matters