CABE is asking our friends and family to contact members of the Assembly Education Committee to urge them to vote “NO” on AB 2222 (Rubio). This bill would mandate the strict use of the science of reading, focused once again on foundational skills, for all children, including our English learners, from transitional kindergarten through the eighth grade. It would also mandate all professional development for teachers and schools be based solely on the science of reading.

CABE is strongly opposed to the sole use of the science of reading as it is not proven to address the needs of California’s Emergent Bilingual/English learner students. We know teaching our students to read and write in English and other languages is a top priority, AND we strongly believe our students need other literacy elements beyond the science of reading to become proficient readers. Educators need the professional trust to know how to best teach their students.

Using a one-size-fits-all approach does not provide an equitable path for the success of our Emergent Bilingual/English learners. California can do better. Please contact members of the Assembly Education Committee and urge them to vote NO on AB 2222 (Rubio).