Phonics is the base for learning English. Unfortunately, it was cast aside during the whole-language movement. (“‘I Literally Cried': Teachers Describe Their Transition to Science-Based ...

Literacy experts explained 'the science of reading' isn't just one program or curriculum, but an entire body of research on how to teach reading.

More American schools are now favoring the “science of reading" which focuses on phonics and vocabulary building block lessons over traditional “whole language" teaching.

Phonics is a method that teaches children how to read by linking letters together based on sound groups. Together, these alphabetical combinations can aid children to easily begin pairing them by ...

ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday that she will try to throw out the current way reading is taught and require all schools to teach phonics, a once widely used system that has had a rebirth ...

Legislation will require North Carolina school districts to use the “science of reading,” a method of teaching instruction that uses phonics.

Legislation will require North Carolina school districts to use the “science of reading,” a method of teaching instruction that uses phonics.

Since last fall, Brittany McGuire and Jackie Benson have written 35 books that teach phonics through comics. “We have a similar work style and work ethic,” McGuire said. “And it's hard to stop us once ...

When it comes to teaching reading, it's important to understand that phonics and meaning are not enemies.

Some educators have written open letters to the deans of their teacher-preparation programs, saying they were not taught science-backed methods of teaching reading.

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