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Senate Bill 681

Coverage of Senate Bill 681 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 27 · 17:19 UTCMost recent: Jul 27 · 17:19 UTC
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Missouriplace1Senate Bill 68topic1phonics-based instructiontopic1three-cueing methodtopic1Trudy Puckettperson1Willard Public School Districtorganization1Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Educationorganization1Reading Recoverytopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 27 · 17:19 UTCMISSOURI INDEPENDENT
    Missouri’s shift to phonics-based reading instruction worries some teachers

    Missouri is implementing phonics-based reading instruction through Senate Bills 681 and 68 to address low reading proficiency, with 42% of fourth graders scoring below basic in 2024. Critics, including veteran teacher Trudy Puckett, argue the shift limits teaching methods and impacts programs like Reading Recovery, which emphasizes balanced literacy strategies.

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