The Partnership for Reading

In recent years, we have learned a great deal about how children learn to read. Researchers have answered many questions about what works in reading instruction and curriculum. Rigorous, objective study concludes that an effective reading program combines systematic instruction in specific word and sound skills with frequent, challenging opportunities for children to practice reading. The research has identified the instructional techniques, both new and traditional, that lead to observable, replicable, positive results as children work to become fluent, motivated readers. A major initiative to identify quality reading instruction research began with the work of the National Reading Panel between 1997 and 2000. The Panel, established by Congress, examined the available research and identified 460 studies that met its criteria for research quality. This database contains abstracts of these studies and will continue to add more abstracts on a regular basis as new studies into reading instruction are conducted and reviewed. The database is organized into seven categories related to the teaching of reading (see the list at left). How to search the database: Click below to search or browse by author's name, topic or keyword.


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