Despite some concerns, a phonics-based approach might help to close the attainment gap, argues Annie Brookman-Byrne. <a href='https://bold.expert/do-children-need-phonics-to-read-english/'>Read the article on BOLD.</a>Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at <a href='https://boldscience.org/'>boldscience.org</a>. Join the conversation on <a href='https://twitter.com/BOLD_insights'>X (Twitter)</a>, <a href='https://www.facebook.com/BOLDinsightsJF/'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/_boldinsights/'>Instagram</a>. Subscribe to BOLD’s <a href='https://boldscience.org/newsletter/'>newsletter</a>.

Despite some concerns, a phonics-based approach might help to close the attainment gap, argues Annie Brookman-Byrne. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Despite some concerns, a phonics-based approach might help to close the attainment gap, argues Annie Brookman-Byrne. <a href="https://bold.expert/do-children-need-phonics-to-read-english/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the article on BOLD.</a>Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at <a href="https://boldscience.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">boldscience.org</a>. Join the conversation on <a href="https://twitter.com/BOLD_insights" rel="noopener noreferrer">X (Twitter)</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BOLDinsightsJF/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_boldinsights/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>. Subscribe to BOLD’s <a href="https://boldscience.org/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer">newsletter</a>.

Do children need phonics to read English?

What happens in children’s and young people’s brains when they learn? What does the ideal learning and development environment for each individual look like? Which programs and technologies should be pursued? Which decision makers need to be involved to improve development and learning conditions? BOLD insights explores how children and young people develop and learn. Researchers, science journalists, policymakers, and practitioners are all invited to have their say.

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What happens in children’s and young people’s brains when they learn? What does the ideal learning and development environment for each individual look like? Which programs and technologies should be pursued? Which decision makers need to be involved to improve development and learning conditions? BOLD insights explores how children and young people develop and learn. Researchers, science journalists, policymakers, and practitioners are all invited to have their say.

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