Daily classroom focus: Many schools now prioritize explicit, systematic phonics instruction every day, helping students build strong foundational reading skills from the start. Science-backed methods: ...

(We’re a nonprofit. Your donation is tax-deductible and processed securely.) Cognitive science can tell us a lot about how students learn to read. Reading failure affects more than half of U.S.

As 2026 early literacy classrooms evolve, educators are discovering that the most engaging phonics instruction happens when students aren’t just coloring, but moving, sorting, and manipulating sounds.