Early Reading First Program

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal program designed to give preschoolers a boost in early reading got a mixed report card Monday.
The Early Reading First Program has had a positive effect on children's print and letter knowledge, according to a report released by the Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences. But the study also found the program has had no impact on phonological awareness, which includes rhyming, or oral language, which includes vocabulary development. The program has led to more professional development for teachers, according to the study.
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