Phonics doesn’t have to be dry drills—it can be a joyful, multisensory adventure that sparks curiosity and confidence in young readers. From tactile letter-building to movement-based sound games, ...

Phonics doesn’t have to be dull drills — it can be playful, interactive, and confidence-building for young readers. From hands-on activities to tech-powered tools, there are endless ways to make ...

Editor's note: With low reading proficiency scores across the state, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin is exploring the causes and consequences of low literacy. This article is part of the By the Book ...

To the editor: Your editorial on reforming reading instruction highlighted what a disaster “whole language” has been for literacy in our public schools. This movement decades ago to step away from ...