I've been doing phonics for a while, but I still can't read well. I sometimes receive consultations like that. And when I listen further, there are quite a few cases where the stage before phonics ...

I understand that phonics is important, but what do you actually do in the course? Is it just memorizing the sounds of the alphabet? Will I really be able to read English words on my own? These are ...

The tide has turned on reading instruction. Nearly all states have passed “science of reading” laws, and most researchers and educators now agree students need to learn letters and sounds explicitly ...

Reading is a vital component of the Victorian Curriculum in government schools. It not only opens new worlds and broadens understanding but also fosters enjoyment and curiosity. Developing confident, ...

One of the most influential names in the “science of reading” movement has issued a surprising warning: After years of neglecting to systematically teach students foundational reading skills, he says, ...

A student must be able to decode before they can truly build reading fluency or comprehension. That’s not a preference. It’s how reading works. Yet in IEP meetings, I often see teams rush toward ...

Walk into most kindergarten or first grade classrooms during a reading block and you’ll hear the familiar rhythm of phonics instruction: segmenting sounds, blending words, and practicing fluency. This ...

State Senate leadership released their version of a comprehensive early literacy reform bill on Thursday, with plans to follow their House colleagues in passing the legislation in a vote next week.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. Existing studies show that adults with ASD may experience accelerated or altered neurocognitive aging.

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Synthetic phonics, where children are taught to pronounce sounds in isolation before putting them together to form words, isn’t working for many struggling young readers, a study led by UCL has found.