The phonics vs. whole-language debate feels like it was closed decades ago and yet it takes a long time for institutions to change. Love seeing this exploration in the Oregonian and I hope it moves some districts to act.
Too many Oregon children can’t read. Should districts be forced to drop discredited curriculum?
Brain research that was brought to light more than 20 years ago – but is now getting increased attention in the wake of pandemic disruptions -- suggests schools’ failure to teach children to read using scientifically-based methods is a key factor in dismal literacy scores. Still, districts in Oregon have continued to rely on now-discredited core curriculum materials to teach reading in the primary grades -- and The Oregon Department of Education is fine with that.
oregonlive.com