[Clara Lou]

It's already going on in Texas. "Whole Language" is out the window in many, if not most, districts. Ours went back to phonics several years back-- never should have left phonics. Students who failed the 3rd grade reading test were to be held back this coming school year, but fear is overwhelming everyone involved, so, they will be held back in 2003.

[summer]

Students who failed the 3rd grade reading test were to be held back this coming school year, but fear is overwhelming everyone involved, so, they will be held back in 2003.

Hopefully, this is also a huge wake-up call to parents as well.