Teachers unions oppose the reintroduction of phonics in reading education, despite evidence of its effectiveness compared to ...

Today, children are taught to read using phonics, which is all about the sounds that make up words. Children start by learning the letters and the sounds they make, and how to put them together to ...

Most children start recognizing letters between ages 2-3 and can identify most by 4-5. Early literacy skills develop through storytelling, visual aids, and interactive learning.

The extent of the illiteracy epidemic in Michigan and elsewhere demands more than simply switching curriculum materials in ...