For most students, instruction in how to read ends sometime in elementary school. But some kids still struggle well beyond ...

That included mandating phonics-based curricula; funding and then managing training for educators in proven teaching methods; and improving monitoring, accountability and intervention through ...

She said the test also helped teachers identify struggling students who needed immediate intervention. Grattan Institute education expert Jordana Hunter said the phonics check allowed educators to ...

Students are not just memorizing words—they are learning the ‘why’ behind how the English language works, unlocking the phonics ... foundational literacy intervention for older students.