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Phonics Divide in Early Reading | Kansas City News
Thirty percent of K-3 teachers aren’t fully on board with phonics—especially in high-poverty schools, where the gap in science-of-reading knowledge runs 9 to 15 percentage points wider than in wealthier districts. While 42 states mandate evidence-based reading instruction, many educators fear it’s overemphasizing phonics at the cost of comprehension, vocabulary, and literature. Over 40% still lack grasp of how knowledge fuels reading success, and chaotic resources make implementation tough. Experts say fixing teacher prep, mandating early training, and approving curricula are key to closing…
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