National's released more of its education policy today.

If it wins the election, it will require primary schools to teach every single child how to reach using structured literacy.

It's basically a return to phonics, instead of the whole language approach used for the last 50 years.

Education spokesperson Erica Stanford joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.

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National's released more of its education policy today.
If it wins the election, it will require primary schools to teach every single child how to reach using structured literacy.
It's basically a return to phonics, instead of the whole language approach used for the last 50 years.
Education spokesperson Erica Stanford joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.
LISTEN ABOVE

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