Teaching phonics is great and absolutely necessary, but beware of non-phonetic words such as those spelled with “ough” (tough, bough, ought, through, though).

California’s reading wars may finally be over. After decades of debate over how to teach reading, a new bill aims to use phonics to solve the state’s literacy crisis.

Today marks a century since Afrikaans was recognised as a state language in South Africa. This milestone invites reflection on its diverse history and the evolving identity of its speakers, as ...

The original proposal would have mandated phonics instruction in K-12 classrooms. The latest version makes that optional.

Cultural organisations warn of language decline as SABC axes Afrikaans shows and fails to pay for productions due to deepening financial troubles.

The once-abandoned instructional approach is back in place in South Dakota in hopes of improving students’ reading comprehension.

Direct and explicit phonics instruction teaches students how to sound out the letters in words. Rather than guessing words from pictures or context, children are taught to decode the language itself.

Teachers unions oppose the reintroduction of phonics in reading education, despite evidence of its effectiveness compared to other methods.

Recently launched Afrikaans e-hailing service Wanatu could face legal trouble over its policy of only hiring Afrikaans-speaking drivers, according to attorney and labour law specialist Craig ...

Wanatu, a new e-hailing service operating in Centurion and Pretoria, has gained notable attention, but it could potentially face legal challenges. Launched in October 2024 and funded by private ...

Every school district in New York must revert to teaching phonics in grades pre-K through third, starting this fall, the Board of Regents decided Monday.

Phonics — explicit literacy teaching focusing on the sounds in words — is being introduced into the Victorian curriculum despite resistance from the Australian Education Union.