Research tells us that the major reason teens do not read is that they are not given time to read.

American Library Association,
May 2000

     

  What Does Research Say About Reading These findings were developed by NCREL in collaboration with the Center for the Study of Reading, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and the participants in "Children as Strategic Readers."
     
  ERIC Clearinghouse on Reading,
English, and Communication

Literacy education resources, children's literature resources, NAEP Reading Report Card, and the National Reading Panel.

  • Associations, Organizations, and Research Institutes
  • Special Projects, Programs, and Initiatives
  • Evaluations of Reading Programs
  • Literacy Assessment
  • Online Periodicals
  • Children's and Adolescent Literature
  • Diverse Learners
  • Theories, Perspectives, and Models
  • Curriculum Frameworks and Standards
  • Lesson Plans
  • Online Discussion Groups
  • Instructional Approaches, Methods, and Strategies
     
  The California Reading Initiative The California Reading Initiative (CRI) is an ongoing, multifaceted effort to improve the reading achievement and literacy levels of California's students. 
     
  Reading Research Quarterly Article Abstracts Articles published by the International Reading Association.
     
  Research Centers Links provided by the International Reading Association 
     
  Vandergrift's Research Page Links to studies in literature for children and young adults.
  Website created by Della Curtis, Coordinator
Office of Library Information Services
July 2000