While not mandatory, the law provides support for phonics — focused on vocabulary, comprehension and sounding words out — to ...

A new California law is pushing for phonics-based reading instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms.

You write that “California Learns From Mississippi” (Review & Outlook, Sept. 27) on phonics, but I fear you give too much credit to Golden State legislators. Assembly Bill 2222, proposed in 2024, ...

California took a big step toward overhauling its reading curriculum last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill pushing for phonics-based instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms.

Voting for Phase 2 of the assembly elections in Bihar will take place on November 11, and the counting of votes is scheduled for November 14, the Election Commission of India announced during a press ...

US President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of his Gaza ceasefire deal. We'll speak to the father of one of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza and get reaction from ...

The MCU’s Phase 4 released instalments during 2021 and ’22, Phase 5 released during 2023, ’24, and ’25, and Phase 6 will run until 2027. Following this pattern, the MCU’s Phase 7 will likely span ...

In a significant shift in U.S. industrial policy, the Donald Trump administration has acquired direct ownership stakes in five major publicly traded companies. This series of interventions, framed as ...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has narrowed the list of candidates to become the next Federal Reserve chair to five, according to a person familiar with the process, as he prepares to submit a ...

Happy Diwali 2025! Pet parents prepare in advance before Diwali evening to ensure your dogs and cats stay calm and stress-free. Loud noises during Diwali scare your pets. Know how you can comfort them ...

The World Series is one of the longest-running championships in sports, as many franchises have reached the pinnacle of baseball. However, not every team has been able to raise the Commissioner's ...

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