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| Reading Improvement | 4 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 1 |
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Laws, Policies, & Programs
| Elementary and Secondary… | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSymula, James F. – Reading Improvement, 1975
Describes a successful reading program in New York which is designed to improve the reading skills of migrant children. (RB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Migrant Education, Program Descriptions, Reading Improvement
Peer reviewedSanderson, Donna R. – Reading Improvement, 2003
Notes that the Title I Program at the Upper Darby School District (located on the western boarder of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) created the T.O.A.S.T. (Title One After School Tutorial) program from the need for extended learning time and opportunities to assist struggling young readers. Concludes that students increased their sight word…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Comprehension, Elementary Education, Parent Participation
Peer reviewedBohning, Gerry – Reading Improvement, 1982
Provides resources for teachers who wish to establish programs of peer or cross-age tutoring. (FL)
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Peer Teaching, Program Development
Peer reviewedMcDaniel, Cynthia – Reading Improvement, 2002
Focuses on one elementary school/university partnership as a successful example of an America Reads partnership for a variety of reasons. Notes that this partnership exemplified much more than an "business as usual" attitude. Explores the types of "best practices" occurring on a daily basis, especially as they related to…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement
