Although this educational alternative is intended to prepare students for good jobs without a college degree, many students who enter these programs continue their education in a four-year college or university. A student count in public schools, conducted by the district 10 days after the first day of school. The district verifies the number of students attending school based on its projected enrollment. A technique of teaching reading beginning with reading whole texts before examining words and individual letter sounds. Advocates believe it instills a love of reading more than does a strictly phonetic approach, which begins with drilling and memorizing the basic vowel and consonant sounds.
Studies indicate that whole-language practices work well with students who are visual learners.
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