Education Commission of the States has researched how states use college-readiness assessments to make the most of the 12th-grade year in all states. This interactive resource provides links to the 50-state comparisons showing how all states approach specific 12th-grade transitions policies: (1) Determinations; (2) Intervention; (3) Acceleration;…

Argues that literacy in the United States, more than an educational concern, is a powerful sociopolitical force. Describes many definitions of "literacy" from different contexts, including political and educational. Explains the origins of the OLRC (Ohio Literacy Resource Center). Concludes that in just one year of operation, the OLRC…

The authors describe a research effort funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention which is addressing the hypothesized link between learning disabilties and juvenile delinquency. (SBH)

The implementation handbook provides information on screening, assessment, and remediation procedures utilizing the precision teaching method for children with learning deficits in both elementary and secondary schools. The first sections discuss the purpose, define terms, and specify materials needed. The section on classroom management includes…