Describes a center where teachers can meet as a staff to discuss their experiences and conduct in-service meetings. (MKM)

Describes several ways to create a classroom environment conducive to reading, including designing reading bulletin boards, creating reading and writing centers, and establishing "discovery spots" to encourage young readers. (MM)

Argues that if reading instruction is to improve, ideas must flow freely between colleges and school districts, and that this can be facilitated by getting reading journals into the hands of practitioners. (FL)

Poses six unanswered questions in need of research that concern school reading programs. Questions address (1) advisability of a uniform sequential reading series, (2) relative effectiveness of materials, (3) generalists vs. specialists, (4) usefulness of workbooks, (5) permanent assignment of class reading texts, and (6) parental involvement. (TE)