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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Speaking of Benchmark, has anyone been listening to the Sold a Story podcast? [/quote]

No. What is it about?[/quote]

It's about how the "newer" reading programs (aka, not phonics) are actively harming kids' ability to learn how to read. Benchmark was mentioned on the most recent episode. [/quote]

Not the same Benchmark.    MCPS a is using Benchmark Advanced. Totally different thing.  [/quote]

Sounds like the podcast findings do apply to Benchmark Advance’s crappy curriculum, though. -DP[/quote]

Thanks for clarifying. I had assumed it was the same, since MCPS was mentioned in the prior episode.[/quote]

I think it is the same. Benchmark Advance is often referred to as Benchmark. I don't see a curriculum called Benchmark other than Benchmark Advance.[/quote]

It is not the same. The podcast is referring to a component of a Fountas and Pinnel tool called Benchmark. 
Benchmark Advance is a completely different product that is currently being used as the Reading curriculum in MCPS. 
I am a veteran teacher in mcps and just listened to the podcast. It is interesting. I am still processing it but may start a thread to discuss. 
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