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Three Maine teacher prep programs got failing grades for weak reading instruction training, sparking debate over teaching methods and data accuracy.
Three Maine public university teacher preparation programs received failing grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality in 2023 for not adequately training future teachers in evidence-based reading instruction, specifically the five pillars of reading.
The NCTQ evaluated 702 programs nationwide, finding only 25% met standards.
Maine’s institutions disputed the findings, citing flawed methodology, reliance on outdated syllabi, and lack of full participation due to concerns over data accuracy.
The debate reflects broader national tensions over reading instruction, with research supporting phonics-based approaches amid declining student reading scores.
Tres programas de preparación para maestros de Maine obtuvieron bajas calificaciones por un entrenamiento de instrucción de lectura deficiente, lo que provocó un debate sobre los métodos de enseñanza y la precisión de los datos.