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A new report from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute found that nearly one-third of K-3 teachers still rely on reading instruction methods considered inconsistent with the science of reading, despite growing nationwide reforms promoting phonics-based literacy instruction. The survey of more than 1,200 K-3 educators conducted in fall 2025 found that 30% of teachers do not primarily favor phonics instruction, while many continue using “balanced literacy” approaches that encourage students to identify unfamiliar words through context clues or pictures, a practice known as cueing. Several states have already banned cueing methods. Researchers said about half of surveyed teachers use a “structured approach” focused on phonics, decoding, and related foundational reading skills, but nearly one in three continue using balanced literacy models. Another 30% reported supporting both phonics and cueing equally, while 2% favored cueing over phonics entirely. The report found that understanding and implementation of the science of reading were significantly lower in high-poverty schools, where teacher commitment to evidence-based literacy practices lagged by between nine and 15 percentage points compared to higher-resourced schools. Researchers warned that the disparity could worsen educational inequities if it persists. The science of reading framework emphasizes five pillars of literacy instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. However, much of the national debate has focused on phonics instruction and whether increased emphasis on decoding comes at the expense of comprehension and literature exposure. Some teachers interviewed for the report expressed concern that reading instruction reforms have shifted too heavily toward phonics and nonfiction texts, reducing time spent on literature and guided reading practices. Others said the science of reading has dramatically improved students’ reading progress, confidence, and overall learning experience. Fordham researchers recommended requiring science of reading-aligned instruction in teacher preparation programs, implementing reading-focused licensure exams, mandating K-3 literacy training within teachers’ first three years in the classroom, and creating approved curriculum lists to improve consistency in reading instruction nationwide.
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The Sacramento County Board of Education voted 4-3 to overturn the Twin Rivers USD's decision to revoke the charters of Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools. This decision followed a state audit revealing that the schools improperly received over $180m in taxpayer funds. Twin Rivers officials claimed the schools failed to correct violations by the September 2025 deadline. The California State Auditor highlighted poor fiscal oversight, including nearly $2m spent on gifts and trips, and issues with teacher credentialing. Twin Rivers United Educators expressed disappointment over the reversal, stating, “We remain committed to fighting for Highlands students, educators, and our greater community.” Despite improvements claimed by Highlands officials, Twin Rivers maintained that material violations persisted. California Teachers Association President David Goldberg emphasized the need to uphold the revocation due to unresolved issues.
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Education Week examines how Texas’ new Education Freedom Accounts program exposed a conflict within the private school choice movement over religious access to public funds. Texas initially excluded Islamic schools after officials objected to their accreditor’s ties to CAIR, then reversed course while lawsuits continued. Florida has passed a related measure barring private schools from affiliating with state-designated terrorist groups. Matthew Ladner, senior adviser for K-12 policy implementation at the Heritage Foundation, said: “It is absolutely a bedrock value of the school choice movement to embrace a pluralistic system of schools and tolerance.” Advocates warned that lightly regulated choice programs give states limited control over participating schools, while critics and scholars linked current debates to older disputes over public funding for religious education.
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Florida
The School District of Lee County is grappling with a projected $92.4m operating deficit, prompting significant teacher cuts amid declining enrollment. The district reported a total of 457 non-renewals for budgetary reasons, despite a low attrition rate of 407 teachers. Superintendent Denise Carlin emphasized that the cuts are part of a broader strategy to align staffing with actual student numbers, stating, "The School District is navigating what many school systems across the country are facing: declining enrollment." Parents and teachers have expressed deep concern over the impact of these cuts on educational quality. Parent India Palencia criticized the district's priorities, saying, "You cannot claim students come first when classrooms are the ones absorbing your instability." The district plans to continue reviewing its budget and operations to identify further efficiencies, with a final budget for the 2026-27 school year expected in September.
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