According to the author, one of her most important goals as a school librarian is to inspire her students to become lifelong lovers of reading. She recognizes that she cannot do this alone, and one of her most powerful partners is a parent. She can encourage a child to check out a book that may open their eyes to the wonders of literature, but if…

Describes a remedial reading program that involves educational counseling of parents to help them in assisting their children to read at home. (HTH)

Offers suggestions for use by parents and teachers to encourage children to read for pleasure. (FL)

Reports that techniques that enhanced the quality and quantity of parents' communication with the school were found to improve children's short-term reading performance. (Author/FL)

This article describes a campaign to improve reading instruction called "Learning to Read, Reading to Learn." Tips are offered for parents on ways to help their child become a better reader, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 38 experts in reading instruction who are willing to assist schools with their reading instruction…

Examines parental involvement in shared reading and reading games as they affect reading improvement. Concludes that it doesn't matter which reading-related activity parents do with their children, as long as they receive initial counselling and ongoing support from the school. (RS)

Describes a contest in which students competed for book prizes. (FL)

Informs practitioners working with struggling readers of the latest research on home influences on reading motivation. Provides research-based suggestions to teachers as to how they might enlist the assistance of parents in motivating struggling readers. Shows that supportive home environments foster motivation for reading, which leads to more…

Describes a reading program being used in Akron Public Schools in which students in Chapter 1 classes and their parents participate in paired reading on a daily basis to improve their child's reading ability and confidence. (MG)

Describes a British technique called paired reading that shows parents how to tutor their children in reading. (FL)

Describes a program in which parent volunteers tutored disadvantaged students in reading. Shows how such tutoring is beneficial to both students and parents. Provides insights into ways of coordinating and supporting volunteers. (EL)

Attempted to bridge home and school literacy contexts by involving families in literacy activities with their children to enhance children's achievement and interest in reading and writing. Activities included literacy centers in classrooms, teacher modeled literature activities, and writing and reading appreciation periods (WRAP). Results…

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)

Outlines a program that helped parents to become active partners in their children's reading development. (FL)

Discusses what school professionals, parents, and PTAs can do to help middle and high school students comprehend and think critically about what they read, as well as encourage them to read outside of school. For example, teachers can create cooperative groups to study portions of text, parents can model reading at home, and PTAs can organize book…