Describes the present emphasis on improvement of reading rates and discusses seven controversial issues in speed reading. Includes a pro-reaction and a con-reaction paper. Bibliography. (WB)

The responses of approximately 150 political and educational leaders to the question, "If it were in your power, what one thing would you do to improve the reading and writing skills of boys and girls?" are presented in this report. Their views, along with original letters, are alphabetically arranged according to group represented: (1)…

A survey was made of the reading programs which exist in commercial reading firms, college and university reading centers, and corporations in the United States and Canada. The resulting data, recorded here, are presented so that one may become familiar with the current status of reading improvement programs in both countries. Fifteen tables…

Summarizes the responses of governors and past presidents and executive directors of the National Council of Teachers of English and the International Reading Association to the question "If it were in your power, what one thing would you do to improve the reading and writing skills of boys and girls?" (FL)

Unlike trends in reading and writing instruction which are shortlived, such as speed reading, performance contracting, and the i.t.a. (initial teaching alphabet), certain influences exist which contribute to lasting improvements in reading and writing. Several factors can help to distinguish trends from the more permanent influences on education.…

This book describes a literacy program called Teens for Literacy, in operation over 10 years, and explains how readers can set up a similar program in their school or community. The book states that the program is intended to interest middle school and high school students in promoting literacy while improving their reading and writing skills. It…