I noticed with interest that there is a Web site entitled “The National Association for Reading First.” What’s it about? Here’s the text from the front page:
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Our Purpose
To promote the implementation of effective, scientifically-based K-3 reading instructional models related to addressing the literacy crisis in our nation
To promote and disseminate applied scientific research-to-practice information to guide effective reading instructional practices and interventions for all students
To foster a mutually informative relationship between scientific researchers and members of the professional educational community
Our Vision
All educational professionals will provide research-based instruction ensuring literacy success for all students.
Our Mission
Bridge scientific research and classroom practice to increase literacy achievement for all students.
Link to the Web site and explore on your own.
Reminder: I am a member of the Reading First Advisory Committee. I am not, however, speaking for the committee, my fellow panelists, nor the US Department of Education here. This entry simply reports the existence of the identified Web site so that others may know about it and make their own evaluations of it.
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