Citations with the tag: LITERACY
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- American literacy controversy.
Tuttleton, J.W. // Commentary; Jul87, Vol. 84 Issue 1, p45Looks at the current crisis and public debate over the literacy of the American people. Discusses concerns about illiteracy and its causes, and literary scholar E.D. Hirsch's studies of literacy. Impact on the debate by Jonathan Kozol's book `Illiterate America' and coverage of the problem as...
- Adults: The forgotten illiterates.
Fiske, Edward B. // Christian Science Monitor; 5/30/97, Vol. 89 Issue 129, p18Focuses on adult literacy rates in the United States, and looks at the efforts of that country to educate its workers and citizens. Reference to reports that focus on this issue; Comparison of the literacy rate of American adults, to adults in other countries; Indepth look at the reduction of...
- The caregiver's role in emergent literacy.
Schuman, D.R.; Relihan, J. // Children Today; Sep/Oct90, Vol. 19 Issue 5, p20Looks at the caregiver's role in emergent literacy. Linking literature to literacy; Universal literacy; Child literacy development.
- Americans rank average in literacy study.
Schuman, D.R.; Relihan, J. // Curriculum Review; Mar1996, Vol. 35 Issue 7, p3Reports that Americans have average ranking in literacy rate. Comparison with literacy rate of other industrialized nations.
- I read and write.
Bragg, F.A. // Essence (Essence); May89, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p148Opinion. Describes the author's experiences in the workplace as an illiterate worker, and her subsequent work as a tutor of the illiterate, after she learned to read and write.
- The way we are.
Wyse, L. // Good Housekeeping; Sep89, Vol. 209 Issue 3, p308Opinion. Discusses how one man who spent much of his spare time during his career helping illiterate adults is now helping inner-city ghetto children to read, and discusses Waldenbooks programs to promote reading.
- `Literacy--Pass It On'.
Wyse, L. // Hispanic Times Magazine; Oct/Nov1990, Vol. 11 Issue 5, p26Highlights efforts of the Denver, Colorado community to fight literacy. Comedian George Lopez as guest in the `Literacy--Pass It On' festival; Celebrity guests; Monetary donation of Coors Brewing Co. to Colorado Literacy Assistance Center.
- Literacy is ultimate development tool.
Marcus, Morton // Indianapolis Business Journal; 8/18/2003, Vol. 24 Issue 23, p13Comments on the need to increase the level of literacy in the U.S. Importance of literacy to learn complex processes or make progress in a world that requires learning; Ways to develop literacy.
- Teachers seek help in fighting illiteracy.
Bennett, Ann Becker // Long Island Business News (7/1993 to 5/2009); 9/27/93, Vol. 40 Issue 39, p25Discusses educators' concern over illiteracy and educational standards at Long Island, New York. Quality of high school graduates; Need for cooperation from parents; School billings for the handicapped; Proposed federal school aid cuts; Statistics on public and private college tuition fees;...
- Clark County's silent majority.
Spotleson, Bruce // Las Vegas Business Press; 09/15/97, Vol. 14 Issue 37, p4Opinion. Comments regarding the literacy rate in Clark County, Nevada. Example of an illiterate American; Definition of literacy; Necessity of newspapers to help decrease illiteracy in the state.
- Falling out.
Spotleson, Bruce // New Internationalist; Dec94, Issue 262, p29Reports about the falling literacy rates of sub-Saharan African countries. Reason for decline of literacy.
- Capitol Hill heeds illiteracy.
Fields, H. // Publishers Weekly; 3/3/89, Vol. 235 Issue 9, p30Discusses testimony before a US House Education and Labor subcommittee on the problems of illiteracy.
- Business defines its role.
Prete, B. // Publishers Weekly; 5/26/89, Vol. 235 Issue 21, p20Reports on the role business has taken in tackling the US illiteracy problem. Publisher Harold McGraw and the Business Council for Effective Literacy and its work; The BCEL `Newsletter;' States' involvements; Report to government `Jump Start.'
- What companies can do.
Prete, B. // Publishers Weekly; 10/27/89, Vol. 236 Issue 17, p47Describes how several companies are supporting literacy programs throughout the nation. Pizza Hut's `Book It!' a reading incentive program; Jell-O Desserts of General Foods USA Corporation's Reading Rocket; Mott's, the fruit juice company, and International Reading Association's, Mott's Apple...
- Latin American conference is successful.
Goodman, K.S. // Reading Today; Dec89 & Jan90, Vol. 7 Issue 3, p22Presents highlights of the Second Latin American Congress on Reading and Writing sponsored by the International Reading Association (IRA). Focus on the constructivist view of literacy; Key achievements and recommendations.
- Tonga celebrates reading and literacy.
Goodman, K.S. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p9Reports on Tonga's National Literacy and Library Week celebration. Annual event received nationwide publicity; Included theater events; Poetry and essay writing; More.
- IRA to cosponsor family literacy meeting.
Goodman, K.S. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p16Announces the First National Conference on Family Literacy scheduled to be held April 12-14, 1992. Theme will be, `Reaching America's Education Goals through Family Literacy'; Program and registration information contacts.
- Literacy in Dominica: A joint publishing project.
Crawford, A.N. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p39Discusses joint efforts of the International Task Force on Literacy in Mombasa, Kenya and the International Reading Association to produce materials for adult education in Dominica, West Indies. Houghton Mifflin Company agreed to participate; Texts written by local educators; More.
- New resource helps councils help others.
Crawford, A.N. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p16Announces the availability of the pamphlet `All Babies are Born Equal' produced by New York's Albany City Area Reading Council. It focuses on the importance of literacy development beginning at birth.
- Taking literacy beyond the borders.
Crawford, A.N. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p16Looks at the Minnesota Reading Association's (MRA) literacy efforts in Ghana, the Philippines and Nicaragua. The efforts began several years ago. Project initiation; Book donations; Fund-raising.
- Utah council journal seeks manuscripts.
Crawford, A.N. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p16Announces that the Utah Council of IRA's publication, Contemporary Issues in Reading', is seeking manuscripts related to literacy learning, manuscripts are evaluated by at least three reviewers. Submission; Deadline.
- Community program promotes adult education.
Gaber, D.; Campbell, C. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p20Examines some of the programs sponsored by the Pembina Valley Language/Education for Adults (PVLEA) Committee in southwestern Manitoba. The community-based program promotes adult literacy for a diverse group of students. Partnerships; Personal gains; Advantage; Example programs.
- ALA, Bell Atlantic boost family literacy.
Gaber, D.; Campbell, C. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p42Announces that the American Library Association's (ALA) and Bell Atlantic Corporation are continuing their partnership, the Bell Atlantic/ALA Family Literacy Project. Its goal is to help improve the basic reading skills of parents and children.
- Cooperating in a smaller world.
Moore, Barbara // Reading Today; Jun/Jul92, Vol. 9 Issue 6, p13Reports that the UNESCO Regional Office for Book Development in Asia and the Pacific (ROBDAP) has been working to develop a network to improve literacy instruction, promote reading and facilitate book development. Regional Consultative Meeting in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia last December;...
- Conference spotlights family literacy.
Moore, Barbara // Reading Today; Jun/Jul92, Vol. 9 Issue 6, p23Discusses the first National Conference on Family Literacy held April 12-14 at the University of North Carolina. Conference theme was `Reaching America's Education Goals through Family Literacy'; Keynote speakers listed; International Reading Association a cosponsor of conference.
- NCFL: A major force behind family literacy.
Moore, Barbara // Reading Today; Jun/Jul92, Vol. 9 Issue 6, p23Discusses the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL). Nonprofit research and training center dedicated to breaking cycle of undereducation; NCFL consists of cadre of experts specializing in education and family intervention techniques; Provide extensive training and technical assistance to...
- IRA World Congress creates a sense of family.
Moore, Barbara // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p1Highlights the International Reading Association's Fourteenth World Congress on Reading held July 13-16, 1992, in Maui , Hawaii. Number of attendees; Opening day activities; Speakers; Some of the speakers' comments made at the opening day a ctivities and at other activities during the...
- IRA Board of Directors takes action on key issues.
Moore, Barbara // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p2Reports on several key issues that the International Reading Association has acted on during its summer meeting. Discontinued the Candidates Forum at the annual convention; Authorized an IRA forum on the reauthorization of Chapter 1 to be he ld in the fall of 1992; Extended the life of the Joint...
- What does it mean to be `illiterate'?
Clay, Marie M. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p3Discusses how the word `illiterate' is often used to describe those who are simply less literate than we would like them to be and how adult literacy programs should be designed to help these learners. Value that incoming students bring with them; Literacy learning in the context of other...
- Study links book sales, education.
Clay, Marie M. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p4Reports on a study by the Book Industry Study Group on who's buying books. Findings; Data was published in the January/February 1992 issue of `Publishing Markets'; Increased book buying was linked with rising educational attainment.
- The legislative process: A struggle for control.
Long, Richard // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p6Focuses on several legislative initiatives that the government is currently working on. Pell Grant shortfall due to increased college enrollment; Both the Higher Education Act and the statute governing the Office of Educational Research and Improvement are moving through the congressional...
- IRA: Shaping the future of reading education.
Long, Richard // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p7Presents comments by Alan E. Farstrup, Executive Director of the International Reading Association on the future of the organization. The need for professional growth; Major goals of the association; Shaping its standards.
- Reading conference set for Latin America.
Long, Richard // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p8Reports that the Primer Congreso de las Americas sobre Lectoescritura (First Congress of the Americas on Reading) has been scheduled for October 6-18, 1992, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Where to write for more information; Fax number.
- Jamaican reading exhibition highlights parent involvement.
Long, Richard // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p10Focuses on a week-long exhibition recently staged by the Central Region Chapter of the Jamaica Reading Association. Activities that were held; A display of offerings from the International Reading Association were included; Organized by V. ElaineCarter.
- Need a theme?
Long, Richard // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p10Offers ideas for some themes for local councils, state/provincial associations, and national affiliates to choose from for their membership or publicity drives. Reading--The Ultimate Escape; Read for Your Life; Partnerships for Literacy.
- In Colorado, family reading is something to celebrate.
Fox, Nancy V. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p10Describes the Family Reading Celebration sponsored by the Colorado Council of the International Reading Association. Designed to stimulate interest in reading, creative writing and the imagination; Emphasizes active parent-child participation; What the packet of information includes.
- News sought from councils/affiliates.
Fox, Nancy V. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p10Urges local councils, state/provincial associations, or national affiliates of the International Reading Association to share their exciting new projects with `Reading Today.' What should be included; Who to send it to.
- Reaching parents as learners: The opportunity of a lifetime.
Cruz, Jose L. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p11Encourages educators to spot parents with low reading abilities and encourage them to seek help. Warning signs to watch out for; How to approach parents.
- Books second to burgers.
Cruz, Jose L. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p12Reveals that during the 1980's the number of bookstores in the United States increased from about 10,000 to 17,600, or 75 percent. This is a close second to fast food restaurants which increased by 78 percent.
- Set your clock for reading time.
Cruz, Jose L. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p12Announces plans by Sylvania Lighting to encourage parents and children to read with `America's Official Reading Time.' This child-oriented national program is designed to promote a specific hour to encourage family reading.
- Poll results guide activities of research center.
O'Flahavan, John; Gambrell, Linda B.; Guthrie, John; Stahl, Steven; Baumann, James F.; Alvermann, Donna E. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p12Discusses the results of a recent poll on the issues and problems that warrant further research by IRA (International Reading Association) members. Description of the questionnaire; The results of the poll guided the development of NRRC's U.S. National Reading Research Center) research proposal...
- Five ways to help reluctant teachers make the holistic transition.
Jacobson, John E. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p13Offers advice to principals on how they can invite teachers to make the change to holistic instruction. Become informed; Involve teachers at the outset; Call on outside help.
- The principals' principles of parent involvement.
Jacobson, John E. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p13Focuses on ways educators can take the initiative in forging parent-school connections. Go to the families; Make schools family-friendly; Adapt school days and vacations to today's family schedules; More.
- New program links reading, families.
Jacobson, John E. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p14Focuses on a new program called Family Learning Links which is helping teachers in the United States Mid-South connect school to the home and the community. Developed by Rebecca Haynes, educational coordinator at 'The Commercial Appeal,' a Memphis, Tennessee, newspaper; What the program...
- Mighty mags: Kids' periodicals offer quality stories.
Hennings, Dorothy Grant // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p14Suggests the use of children's magazines as a prime source of reading materials for the classroom. The Paul A. Witty Short Story Award; Using stories found in magazines in the classroom; Tips for teachers. INSET: Getting information on kids ' magazines..
- IRA nomination and election procedures, 1992.
Hennings, Dorothy Grant // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p16Explains how to nominate and vote for candidates in the International Reading Association elections. Criteria for candidates; The Nominating Committee; Deadline for submitting candidates; Ballot count procedures; Open-ended question submitted to candidates.
- For vice president, 1993-1994 (to become president 1995-1996).
Hennings, Dorothy Grant // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p17Profiles candidates up for election to the office of vice president in the International Reading Association. Dolores B. Malcolm, coordinator, Division of State and Federal Programs, St. Louis (Missouri) Public Schools; Barbara M. Valdez, instructor, American River College, Sacramento,...
- Literary sustenance: Feeding the mind and body.
Hennings, Dorothy Grant // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p20Examines the `Literary Sustenance' idea developed at the Talley Junior High School near Wilmington, Delaware by two teachers as a way to raise student interest in home economics and language arts. Description of four-week project; How home economics and language arts were combined.
- Questions and answers about whole language.
Fredericks, Anthony D. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p21Answers some common questions parents are asking about whole language. What whole language is; What students do in a whole language program; What parents can do to help.
- Learning the ABCs of children's eyecare.
Fredericks, Anthony D. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep92, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p21Reports that the Better Vision Institute is encouraging parents to make a professional eye exam part of their child's back-to-school routine. Organizations that support 'ABCs of Eyecare (Annual Back-to-School Checkups) public awareness campaign; Free brochure on program; Telephone number for...
