Knowledge From the Field: Literacy/Reading Skills

Adolescent Literacy Programs: Costs of Implementation

Carnegie Corporation of New York
Levin, Henry M.; Doran Catlin; Alex Elson
September 2009

Reviews the literature on implementation of educational reforms and compares implementation processes and costs at schools that have adopted one of three literacy reforms. Includes recommendations for detailed resource planning and cost accounting.

Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York

Evaluation of Experience Corps: Student Reading Outcomes

Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis
June 2009

Analyzes the impact of Experience Corps tutoring on elementary school students' reading comprehension as measured by four tests. Considers factors such as gender, race/ethnicity, grade, classroom behavior, English proficiency, and special education needs.

Funder(s): Atlantic Philanthropies

Reading Next: A Vision for Action and Research in Middle and High School Literacy

Alliance for Excellent Education
Biancarosa, Gina; Catherine Snow
2004

Outlines fifteen key elements that educators can use to develop an effective adolescent literacy intervention program. Focuses on elements of interventions that are most promising for students that struggle with reading and writing after third grade.

Funder(s): Carnegie Corporation of New York

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