In short, synthetic phonics means children learn the sounds of letters and of combinations of letters and use them to decode words. A seven-year study based on schools in Clackmannanshire, carried out ...

Scientific research has established that phonics helps more students to read — and that's a good thing. Only about a third of fourth and eighth graders were reading at grade level before COVID.

Professor is unwavering on importance of phonics; Mentor: Loyola College’s Donald B. Hofler, who taught many reading teachers and prospective teachers about the advantages of the learning method ...