Teaching methods have changed over recent years, particularly in the areas of reading and writing. The pendulum is swinging back, though, so phonics and cursive writing are turning up in lesson plans.

An influential researcher in the science of reading movement is warns schools may be "overteaching" the skill.

Balanced Literacy downplays structured phonics, where kids learn by memorizing letters' sounds. Is that why some are struggling to read?

The UFLI reading curriculum is already used in McLean County school districts, including District 87 and Heyworth.

Balanced Literacy downplays "structured phonics," the older technique where kids memorize letters' sounds and learn to sound out words. Balanced Literacy does sound more fun than boring phonics drills ...

Since the school district implemented a new phonics program in Bradley Elementary School, 80% of the kids are now reading above grade level.

That’s become a common complaint from parents. Why? It might be because kids are distracted by social media and video games. But I think it’s also because reading instruction became lazy and political ...

My child can’t read!” That’s become a common complaint from parents. Why? It might be because kids are distracted by social media and video games. But I think it’s also because reading instruction ...

After previous years of low literacy rates, San Joaquin County is actively making changes to improve student reading scores.

Phonics gets kids in the door to literacy. But proper later reading instruction—which can be fueled by school choice—can carry them further.

After previous years of low literacy rates, San Joaquin County is actively making changes to improve student reading scores.

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 ...