US EditionExpect More Phonics Lessons in California Schools Under Law Newsom Signed
The $200 million investment funds training for K-3 teachers in the science of reading, aiming to boost literacy and reading scores statewide, with some districts already seeing gains.
- Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill pushing phonics-based instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms after the California Legislature approved it unanimously.
- Her motivation traced to her younger brother's struggles, as officials cited low literacy proficiency with only 49% of students meeting standards last year.
- The law requires training for school principals and reading specialists in the 'science of reading' and updates textbooks and classroom reading materials to align with phonics-based methods.
- Previously resistant groups backed the bill after the state included funding for teacher training and made phonics optional, supporting local control, organizers say.
- Experts say the combined efforts could dramatically reshape reading instruction and raise test scores, while advocates urge smooth rollout as credential programs prepare future teachers.
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Times of San Diego
Expect more phonics lessons in California schools under law Newsom signed
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California took a big step toward overhauling its reading curriculum last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill pushing for phonics-based instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms. The new law provides training for school principals and reading specialists in the “science of reading,” a method of literacy instruction focused on vocabulary, comprehe…
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California law pushes phonics-based reading instruction for elementary and middle school students
California took a big step toward overhauling its reading curriculum last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill pushing for phonics-based instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms.
New California law aims to increase phonics in K-12 schools
The law comes on the heels of a host of other literacy initiatives, including mandatory dyslexia screening and universal transitional kindergarten. This content Expect more phonics lessons in California schools under law Newsom signed appeared first on inewsource.
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