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To catch up struggling readers, should educators use supplemental materials that are in sync with what students are learning in their regular classes — or is it better to try a different approach?

A study focused on children in Tennessee found that it is better to use materials that are aligned with students’ regular coursework. That finding could have implications for New York City, as the nation’s largest school district rethinks the way schools help struggling readers.

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