US EditionMissouri Lawmakers Ban Controversial Reading Instruction Model as Primary Method
MISSOURI, JUL 11 – The new law requires phonics to be the primary reading instruction while allowing three-cueing only as a supplement, with over 8,600 educators trained in related methods so far.
- Missouri lawmakers banned the three-cueing method as the primary reading instruction model, signing the bipartisan education package in 2022.
- The ban followed concerns that three cueing encourages guessing and reduces learning, with phonics mandated as the majority instructional approach.
- Since 2022, the state has provided intense, voluntary training through LETRS to 429 school districts and 8,600 educators to promote evidence-based reading practices.
- Education Commissioner Karla Eslinger emphasized that the department will not enforce strict oversight but will promote and assist educators in applying effective reading instruction methods, noting positive engagement so far.
- The law builds on prior efforts and Missouri's literacy coaches aim to raise elementary reading rates, joining at least 11 states that have banned three cueing by 2024.
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Missouri lawmakers ban controversial reading instruction model as primary method
The new law will expand on efforts by the state’s education department to improve literacy in K-12 schools
Mo. targets controversial reading instruction model
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri lawmakers have banned educators from leaning on a model of reading instruction called the "three-cueing" method as part of a bipartisan education package signed this week by Gov. Mike Kehoe.
Missouri lawmakers ban controversial reading instruction model as primary method • Missouri Independent
State Rep. Ed Lewis, R-Moberly, stands on the House floor Wednesday during the last day of special session. Lewis sponsored legislation seeking to restrict teachers from using a controversial method of reading instruction as their primary tool (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).Missouri lawmakers have banned educators from leaning on a model of reading instruction called the “three-cueing” method as part of a bipartisan education package si…
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