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Siegel, Donna Farrell; Hanson, Ralph A. – 1992
Two national studies have recently confirmed that specific kinds of educational experiences provided for children by both parents and teachers, from preschool through high school, can make a significant difference in their reading ability as young adults. Both studies analyzed data gathered from 3,959 high school students in 24 school districts…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Extracurricular Activities, Family Involvement
Lehr, Fran – 1986
Intended for administrators and policymakers as well as teachers, this digest explores the relationship between television viewing habits and reading achievement. The digest first examines recent research indicating a negative relationship between television viewing in excess of ten hours and reading performance. The digest next focuses on the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Ability, Reading Achievement, Reading Attitudes