New Quick Reviews Released (Dec 18) The WWC has released two new quick reviews: one looks at a study of the effects of a program that provides coaches to middle school reading teachers; the other rates a study of the effects of the Language Essentials of Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) professional development curriculum on the reading achievement of second graders. » more info
Houghton Mifflin: Invitations to Literacy Intervention Report Released (Dec 16) This new Beginning Reading report from the WWC looks at "Houghton Mifflin: Invitations to Literacy", an integrated K–8 reading and language arts program that is structured around themes and aims to stimulate, teach, and extend communication and thinking skills. » more info
New Lindamood Phonemic Sequencing (LiPS) Report Released (Dec 16) The WWC's report on "Lindamood Phonemic Sequencing (LiPS)", formerly called the "Auditory Discrimination in Depth [ADD]" program, has been updated to include reviews of 12 studies that have been released since 2005. » more info
Two New Quick Reviews Released (Dec 4) The WWC has released two new quick reviews: one looks at a study of the use of everyday language to teach scientific concepts to fifth graders; the other rates a study of "Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools", a summer program that aims to improve the reading skills of disadvantaged elementary and middle school students. » more info
Updated Reading Recovery Report Released (Dec 2) The WWC's Reading Recovery® report has been updated to include reviews of 28 studies that have been released since 2005. » more info