Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed an overhaul of how reading is taught in public schools across New York on Wednesday, previewing the second major proposal of her annual State of the State address, set for next week.
Hochul’s “Back to Basics” plan will require school districts across the Empire State to adopt the literacy curriculum known as the “Science of Reading,” a method that focuses on teaching phonics, decoding, vocabulary and comprehension. The announcement follows Hochul on Tuesday previewing other State of the State proposals to eliminate insulin copays and strengthen consumer protections.
