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Synthetic phonics is more effective than embedded phonics Phonics is ubiquitous You honestly can t read an education article or listen to a podcast without hearing about the importance of phonics But what does the research actually suggest concerning phonics instruction I believe that knowledge is power and today I want to give you key points about the effects of

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When I first heard from the author of Monster and Friends I didn t really think much about it The author wanted to send me a book and I agreed I m uncertain what I was expecting but it wasn t what I got I opened the book and fell in love After looking through it I immediately sent a

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