A remarkable reading resurgence is sweeping the Southern United States, with students in the region making significant strides in literacy. According to a new report, the key to this success lies in a renewed focus on phonics instruction and intensive teacher training. By prioritizing the fundamentals of reading and equipping educators with the skills and confidence they need to teach effectively, schools in the South are seeing a marked improvement in student reading scores. As educators and policymakers look to replicate this success nationwide, the lessons learned from this Southern reading surge are likely to have far-reaching implications for education reform.
Back to basics: Phonics and teacher training fuel Southern reading surge CBS7