We have it on good authority that the teaching methods used in certain education institutions controlled by Federal Gov’t agencies deliberately exclude (or try to exclude) phonics-based reading instruction.
According to “my people” the scientific evidence on reading shows students learn better and faster with phonics. And, of course, this better learning has cumulative benefits that grow over time and manifest in ALL subject areas. But the powers-that-be just haven’t cared enough to FOLLOW THE SCIENCE!
Apparently, the evidence is strong enough and has been available long enough, that most graduate and doctoral students that have completed advanced education degrees over the last 15 to 20 years have become aware of the science.
Ahhh, but inertia and lethargy (and possibly, other ill intentions) seem to be responsible for continuing with a non-phonics curriculum.
Now, why would a civilized government want to make people illiterate or less capable?
Literacy makes minds open and growth oriented.
/rhetorical