Comment by rahimnathwani

In California, <50% of 8th graders meet the state's standard for 8th grade literacy.[0]

Many schools in Califonia use an unproven/inferior method/curriculum for teaching literacy, based on the work of F&P.[1]

[0] https://caaspp-elpac.cde.ca.gov/caaspp/DashViewReport?ps=tru...

[1] https://www.apmreports.org/story/2021/11/19/fountas-pinnell-...