Literary Crisis or Cambrian Period? Theory, Practice, and Public Policy Implications.

Manzo, Anthony V.

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ERIC Number: EJ665981

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Literary Crisis or Cambrian Period? Theory, Practice, and Public Policy Implications.

Manzo, Anthony V.

Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v46 n8 p654-61 May 2003

Contends that there is no literacy crisis in the United States. Notes that research on college-level proficient readers has indicated that reading educators are doing a better job of educating students to become mature readers and that even at the elementary level the news is better than most people realize. Suggests that the conception of reading should be redefined. (PM)

Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Literacy, Politics of Education, Reading Achievement, Reading Consultants, Reading Skills, Test Interpretation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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