Gave our grandson Hooked Onthe Phonicsat age 4. Be could read AND spell before starting school. Once you have the phonics programed in the brain it cannot be undone and ADD ADHD is not a problem for these kids. Our grandson read the Easter story to me from a children’s book. The ONLY word missprounced was disciples. He chose a short i rather than long. I said the word and the next night he ‘knew’ word and will for the rest of his life. Phonics is the greatest gift a child can be given for a lifetime of learning and enjoyment.
Answer: The school, of course and those who push sight reading!
One thing that steams me is that these school ratings **never** take into account all the hard work parents and kids do **afterschooling** and **preschooling** IN THE HOME!