The ITA (Initial Teaching Alphabet) method, widely adopted in the 70s, aimed to boost reading speed but unintentionally left a lasting impact on English spelling skills.
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Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA): Long-Term Impact on Spelling Skills
The Initial Teaching Alphabet (ITA) was a bold educational experiment in the 70s aimed at accelerating literacy. While ITA helped students recognize words faster, it left lasting challenges in mastering standard English spelling.
