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Too Much, Too Soon? Unanswered Questions from National Response to Intervention Evaluation
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Gersten, Russell; Jayanthi, Madhavi; Dimino, Joseph – Exceptional Children, 2017
The report of the national response to intervention (RTI) evaluation study, conducted during 2011-2012, was released in November 2015. Anyone who has read the lengthy report can attest to its complexity and the design used in the study. Both these factors can influence the interpretation of the results from this evaluation. In this commentary, we…
Descriptors: Response to Intervention, National Programs, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
ERIC/RCS Report: Right to Read: Ten Years Later.
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Isaacs, Mary Ann Lorenz – Language Arts, 1979
Draws on articles in the ERIC system to describe several notable programs in the development of the Right to Read project. (DD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Literacy, National Programs, Reading
The Center for the Book: 23 Progeny and Counting.
Charnizon, Marlene – American Libraries, 1990
Discusses the role and activities of the national Center for the Book and describes the activities of some of the 23 affiliated state centers that are now operating. Reading promotion projects are described, the all-private funding is discussed, and the locations and contacts for the state centers are listed. (LRW)
Descriptors: National Programs, Private Financial Support, Reading Programs, State Programs
This School System Ensures that Reading Stays Fundamental.
Thompson, Margery – Executive Educator, 1985
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), Incorporated, has distributed over 57 million books in its 18 years. RIF programs have raised children's interest in reading and their levels of reading achievement, and have increased library use and parent involvement. The national RIF organization offers several forms of support for local programs. (PGD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, National Programs, Reading Habits, Reading Improvement
Mexican Literacy Education Today.
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Miller, Robert – Journal of Reading, 1985
Explains how the Mexican government is seeking to eradicate illiteracy through two programs--one focused on bilingual education and the other on adult literacy, using residential and day school, radio, TV, and correspondence programs. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Bilingual Education, Developing Nations, Illiteracy
Improving the Reading and Writing Skills of America's Students.
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Riley, Richard W. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1996
The U.S. Secretary of Education describes the Department of Education's READ*WRITE*NOW! Initiative which aims to increase literacy rates by encouraging early and frequent reading as well as summer reading for children and youth, including those with learning disabilities. The need for a closer relationship between research and practice in reading…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention, Learning Disabilities, Literacy
Teachers as Readers: Quality Time and Impact.
Smith, Mary Lou – Teaching PreK-8, 1994
Describes the Teachers as Readers (TAR) program, established by the Association of American Publishers in 1992 to encourage teachers and administrators to read current children's and young adult trade books and to use them in their language arts program. Nearly 600 TAR groups nationwide meet periodically to read and discuss books for use in their…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary School Teachers