What Is the Appropriate Role of Phonics In Reading Instruction Today?

There are strong opinions on phonics among educators today. Has phonics received a bad rap? Join us for a second look at the appropriate role of phonics in teaching reading. @larryferlazzo @CaseySchultz24 @Bamradionetwork Casey Schultz was the lead writer and designer of the EL Education K-2 Reading Foundations Skills Block (http://curriculum.eleducation.org) and partnered with LearnZillion to transform the full K-5 EL Education ELA curriculum into the LearnZillion digital platform. Casey now works as a consultant. She is a mom, a former elementary teacher and school leader, and forever a kindergarten teacher at heart.