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Is there a solid research base supporting the use of explicit phonics instruction?

Are states other than my own also taking a stance on phonics instruction?

Why does an understanding of phonics help us read?

What is the difference between phonics and phonemic awareness?

What does the research indicate regarding sound-spelling correspondence and its instruction?

Are all phonetic instructional methods equally effective?

What is decodable text and how is it taught?

Are there medical reasons to explain why 20 to 40% of the population do not naturally develop phonemic awareness?

How does “blending” sounds fit into phonics instruction?

Is there a Web site where I can find ideas for teaching letter sounds?

What exactly, does "phonics" mean?

Is there a web site where I can obtain more information on sound-spelling correspondences?