Examines the present state of the relationship between linguistics and reading, proposes how reading instruction could be improved using currently know linguistic information, and discusses one type of linguistic finding useful to reading specialists. (Author)

Publishers respond to the prompting of a task force of the Central New Jersey National Organization for Women and come to recognize sex stereotyping in their publications causing them to re-edit and revise books for students and adults. (RK)

Examines children's word perception demonstrating the role of Piaget's perceptual development formation and individual aptitude differences in problem solving strategies. (MM)

Study comparing two approaches conducted in the Kindergarten classes in Waterville, Maine. (MB)

Results of research reports can be interpreted to suit personal prejudices, say the authors, since many research studies are not carefully reported. (Authors/MB)

The mean of the librarian estimates closely approximated the formula results, seldom differing by even as much as one grade level." Sample questionnaire and statistical tables are included. (Author/SP)

Examines the possibility of a relationship between the level of intelligence of the reader and the amount of silent speech as well as between the occurrence of silent speech and the level of comprehension. Charts, tables, statistics. (Author/RB)