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Phonics Gaps in Early Reading | Boise News
A new Fordham Institute report reveals a troubling gap in how K-3 teachers approach reading instruction, with 30% not fully embracing phonics—the core of the science of reading. Schools serving low-income students show even weaker adoption, lagging by 9–15 percentage points. Despite 42 states mandating science-based reading standards, over 40% of teachers still misunderstand the critical role of vocabulary and background knowledge in comprehension. Kindergarten teachers lead in understanding, while third-grade educators trail behind. Experts urge teacher prep programs to mandate science of…
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