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The Top Five Things Phonics Programs Get Wrong

From The Science of Reading Formula · Hosted by Malia Hollowell

2025-09-08·862

Episode summary

In this episode of The Science of Reading Formula: If you’ve ever followed your phonics program to the letter and still thought, “What am I missing? ” — this episode is for you. The truth?

Original publisher description

If you’ve ever followed your phonics program to the letter and still thought, “What am I missing?” — this episode is for you. The truth? Even the best programs make mistakes that leave students stuck. We’re pulling back the curtain on the top 5 things phonics programs get wrong—and how to fix them with practical, science-backed strategies you can…