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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many schools are still STILL not using a strong phonics based curriculum and either using piecemeal programs or still using old queuing/whole language programs that have been long debunked, like 20 years ago.

LCPS only started using phonics around 2023. Prior to that they were still using LLI/Fountas&Pinnell.[/quote]

Phonics works for some kids, not all.  Mine was a sight reader.  What has also changed is that they don't teach spelling, vocabulary, grammar, or any foundation.  If a kid cannot spell, they are told to sound it out or use a dictionary (hard for kids who cannot read).  Scores are declining because of the bad curriculum and the refusal to catch and remediate any learning disabilities early.  They play the wait and see game and tell parents to do the same, and by the time it becomes an issue its too late.[/quote]

The science says that all kids benefit from explicit phonics based instruction, which definitely includes spelling. Vocabulary and grammar are a different piece. Some kids learn to read more easily than others regardless of curriculum or lack there of (sounds like your child) but the evidence clearly shows that struggling readers need phonics and lots of it. [/quote]

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