Tests the hypothesis that there is reason for teachers to be concerned with the interrelation of audience conditions, the probability of success, and the degree of fear of failure influencing reading persistence in boys. (Author/RB)

Describes a study on the relationship between reading deficiency and disciplinary problems; relates the original data to the same student population's status with regard to high school graduation four years later. (MAI)

Traces the literary treatment of causes and symptoms of reading disabilities through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Points out several concepts which are changing the earlier diagnostic-remedial role of classroom teachers. (ARH)

Examines research on comparative differences in reading disabilities to determine whether findings corroborate the belief that learning to read in Japanese produces fewer reading disabilities resulting from its writing system. Suggests that there is no perfect orthography and that a small percentage of children will have difficulty in learning to…

Describes the four aspects of the Reading Recovery program: (1) the teaching of children; (2) the training of teachers; (3) the training of teacher leaders; and (4) implementing the program in an education system and coordinating the long-term prevention strategy. Notes that a critical factor in the program is the training of teachers. (RS)

Presents a father's perspective on the outcome of tracking in school. Describes how a child with an early love of literacy ended up as a disabled reader. Points out how grouping and tracking systematically destroyed the child's ability and interest in reading. (SR)