How many of you think the popularity of RTI will now bring back an over emphasis of phonics. With RTI and specialized phonics instruction you have to remember on average it should only be 10% of your school population. If it is more than that then you have other problems to worry about, that over emphasizing phonics will not cure. Phonics is important don't get me wrong, and often the reason why struggling readers struggle, but you cannot forget the complete reading process.