A strong foundation in phonics and literacy in kindergarten is essential for ... learning letter sounds isn’t just about flashcards and worksheets — it’s about hands-on, meaningful play ...

Mike DeWine has been pressing to use the phonics-based science of reading ... don’t offer the same intensity of reading lessons that kindergarten and first grade teachers do, there are ways ...

Fort Worth ISD students, however, are not receiving enough instruction to master phonics, district officials said. As part of a wide-sweeping district restructuring, phonics lessons will be ...