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Peer reviewedEgherman, Davida A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1981
As instructional leader, the secondary school principal can make a difference in increasing reading skills. Those activities that have been shown to be effective include understanding the reading process, spending time in classrooms, and communicating reading's high priority. (Author/WD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Administrator Role, Reading Skills, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMangieri, John N.; Corboy, Margaret R. – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
Many students read below grade level and have problems reading their core textbooks. Presented are five techniques secondary teachers can use to improve their students' reading skills. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Reading Improvement, Reading Skills, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedCheek, Martha C.; Cheek, Earl H. – NASSP Bulletin, 1981
Explains how administrators can help teachers incorporate reading skills into the content areas and outlines a five-step procedure. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Content Area Reading, Directed Reading Activity, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedChristen, William L.; Murphy, Thomas J. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
A survey of 479 graduating seniors from three different high schools reveals the majority of the students were not adequately trained in study skills. Includes a copy of the survey questionnaire. (MD)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Research, Reading Skills, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedHechinger, Fred M. – NASSP Bulletin, 1984
Critiques educational reform movement. Believes that unless the human dimension is improved, all reform proposals will fail. If American public education is to be saved, a better job of teaching the link between public education and a free society is needed. (MD)
Descriptors: Developmental Continuity, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
