Ever heard of a digraph? It’s “two letters that come together to make one sound,” Troup kindergartener Jose told his classmates. That was just one of the many takeaways from Gyna Grant’s kindergarten ...

Can you spell deja vu? The battle over the best way to teach children how to read has re-erupted in the California Legislature, as dueling factions haggle over a bill that would mandate a ...

Students at George Washington Elementary in Madera on Oct. 29, 2024. A push is on to emphasize phonics in reading instruction. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local Welcome to ...