Experts from the White House to the Ivory Tower agree--and real teachers of real children concur--that reading is the most important skill young students must acquire. Whether they learn through whole language or phonics, children must leave the elementary grades competent in the art of decoding written text in their native language. Even…

These stories formed a series in the Greensboro, North Carolina, "News-Record" describing a school system's attempts to prevent reading failure. The themes of the articles include the following: the implementation of the Right to Read program in an elementary school; a diagnostic reading center which is an alternative, a supplement, and…

It is the purpose of this article to report to media specialists in individual schools and media staff in supervisory positions and in library education on the contribution of Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to the Right to Read Effort during the 1970-71 school year. (Author)

This booklet provides activities that are intended to aid the teacher in setting a new environment for the reluctant reader. "Providing Individualized Reading Experiences for the Reluctant Reader" defines the reluctant reader, discusses organization of activities, offers suggestions for using the activities, and discusses how the…

This pamphlet discusses how Ohio is attempting to meet the challenge to eradicate functional illiteracy within the time span of the 1970's. Included in the contents are: planning guidelines, the organizational structure, the overall objectives of the Ohio program, report of the first year of the program, second year developments and…

This brochure prepared by the National Right-to-Read Effort of the United States Office of Education suggests ways for individuals, organizations, and communities to assist in the solution of the nation's reading problems. The contents include: "Planning Steps," which reviews sources of information such as schools, libraries, service…

Discusses the importance of self-concept in learning to read and suggests several techniques for improving a child's self-concept. (WR)

The California Right to Read program is for schools interested in changing or revising their reading programs. Right to Read offers services and materials designed to guide schools through program planning. This approach is based on the philosophy that California Right to Read can most effectively serve a school by working with its staff to plan…

Describes several programs initiated by the New Haven public school system to improve student reading. (DD)

A discussion of teaching reading aloud. (CH)

Publication of student writing motivates learning and creativity. (JH)

The contents of this Right to Read report for the fiscal year 1974 include: "Preface"; "Right to Read--Its Purposes and Goals," which briefly discusses the organization, the major goals, agencies, and programs, and interrelated services or branches of the Right to Read effort; "State Education Agencies," which looks…

The purpose of this article is to depict reading as a dimension of language and present the implications of this relationship for teaching, and to explore the functions reading serves in promoting both conceptual and personal growth. (RC)

This handbook prepared by the Alabama State Right to Read staff is intended for the use of local Right to Read directors. The book is organized around the three levels at which Right to Read operates--local, state, and national. "History of Right to Read in Alabama" discusses training of state staff, criteria for a successful reading…

This booklet presents the proceedings of the Administrators' Conference of the New England Consortium for the Right to Read. The reports of most sessions are given in summary form. However, the keynote address is presented in lengthier form as a resource for those who wish to use the ideas presented in developing a master plan. The contents…