Bill would mandate how to teach reading in Calif. schools
Evidence-based practices called "the science of reading" would become the mandated instruction approach for TK-5 if Assembly Bill 2222 passes.
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Evidence-based practices called "the science of reading" would become the mandated instruction approach for TK-5 if Assembly Bill 2222 passes.
Author Blanca Rubio and advocates argue research justifies setting requirements on choosing textbooks and training teachers on reading instruction.
The odd and misleading score on school report cards will continue to damage low-income schools and misinform parents.
Advocates say state curriculum mandates and private school stop gaps are possible solutions to help public school students with dyslexia.
This academic neglect puts a huge burden on parents, forcing them to take on what can amount to full-time jobs as advocates for their children, pouring money and time into fights with school districts to get the instruction they need, and often hiring expensive outside help, including lawyers.