Bill to mandate 'science of reading' in California classrooms dies
A bill to mandate use of the method will not advance in the Legislature this year in the face of teachers union opposition.
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A bill to mandate use of the method will not advance in the Legislature this year in the face of teachers union opposition.
California’s largest teachers union has moved to put the brakes on legislation that mandates instruction, known as the “science of reading,” that spotlights phonics to teach children to read.
The move puts the fate of AB 2222 in question, but supporters insist that there is room to negotiate changes that can help tackle the state's literacy crisis.
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English learners need foundational skills like phonics and vocabulary in addition to instruction in speaking and understanding English and connections to their home languages.