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Dr. Felicia Prince, Director of Humanities at Hempstead Union Free School District in New York, shares insights into how IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) learners develop literacy through the lens of the science of reading.

She discusses why the elements of the PYP supports foundational literacy skills, key considerations for educators adopting the science of reading, and why this approach is essential for meeting the diverse needs of today’s learners.

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