[homeschool mama]

In our area there is a phonics program named Zoofonics. 1/2 whole language and 1/2 phonics. The reading rates of elementary students in my area are depressing.

[widowithfoursons]

They could just purchase "Hooked On Phonics" at about $150 a crack (and think of the discount if they paid to be able to copywrite! or bulk purchase!) Takes all the effort of turning on a cassette, and monitoring progress. Even a brain dead NEA retread could do it. And the good news is that the teacher would barely have to say a word. Hey, she might even learn to read herself!!!