Phonics is boring, ... It’s the reason we want labels and categories for everything and why taxonomy and the DSM-5 exist. ... Ask me what my second or fifth grader is learning in math right now.

Math scores jumped compared with the early '90s, but haven't gone up in a decade. ... "Fluency requires different instructional methods than phonics," he said. "Practice is key." ...

It’s back to basics, with a twist. Schools Chancellor Joel Klein unveiled his new reading and math curriculums yesterday, promising more Dick and Jane and less fuzzy math – while still … ...

Preschoolers Who Practice Phonics Show Stronger Math Skills, Study Finds By Sarah Schwartz — July 03, 2019 2 min read Share article ...