Presents ten tips to foster legislative involvement by state reading councils for the purpose of guiding teachers in their efforts to improve reading through political means. (RB)

Discusses the minimum competency movement and suggests standards for constructing and implementing exit competency requirements. (MKM)

Describes how to select functional materials and techniques for teaching reading survival skills. (DD)

Discribes ways the reading specialist can help content area teachers improve reading skills. (RB)

An informal quiz, the Sexist Intelligent Quotient Test, allows educators to rate themselves on their knowledge of sex-role stereotyping noted in instructional materials by researchers. (MKM)

Presents an updated version of the Sexist Intelligent Quotient (SIQ) Test, which measures awareness of gender issues and their influence on literacy instruction. Offers suggestions for learning more on the subject. (RS)