Leaving Johnny Behind: Overcoming Barriers to Literacy and Reclaiming At-Risk Readers
Anthony Pedriana has exposed a raw nerve. He has taken the educational world to task for its willingness to ignore scientific principles and thus create tragic patterns of school failure that will haunt children throughout their lives. This book is a must-read for teachers and those who must prepare them for the harsh realities of the classroom. (Janie Hatton, former National Principal of the Year and deputy superintendent of schools)Leaving Johnny Behindserves as a clarion call for the next generation of reading instruction and literacy skill development. Anthony Pedriana provides a clear view of the most effective approaches to reading instruction and how we can provide teachers the training and support necessary to transform virtually every child into a strong and confident reader. If we are to make long-term improvements to our schools, we need to start withLeaving Johnny Behind. (Patrick R. Riccards)InLeaving Johnny Behind, Anthony Pedriana confronts the issue of how low literacy and academic failure create pathways to violent crime. It is a compelling narrative of a fictional Johnny, but a realistic portrayal nonetheless. This book should be on every teacher's reading list. (Cecile Guin, director, Office of Social Service Research and Development, Louisiana State University)