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Reading debate highlights broader battle over who controls what’s taught in Oregon public schools

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Not even four in 10 Oregon third graders are reading proficiently, according to standardized test results. Research supports a primary emphasis on phonics, the skill of putting letters together to understand words. But many Oregon educators think a broader approach is still justified. The state includes many phonics-first options on its list of approved reading curricula.

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Reading debate highlights broader battle over who controls what’s taught in Oregon public schools

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is updating its reading curriculum at the same time lawmakers are looking to enact new state literacy guidance.

1 year ago·Portland, United States

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