If Literacy Is a Priority, Why Do We Cling to the Wrong Practices?

New Developments in Literacy

Two significant events have occurred in the literacy field recently. One is the introduction of a phonics program that could substantially improve reading outcomes. Research from the University of Florida Literacy Institute indicates that first graders using the UFLI Foundations curriculum experienced gains equivalent to an extra year and a half of instruction. If implemented effectively, this program could significantly change literacy education.