Bridging the Literacy Achievement Gap, Grades 4-12

Language and Literacy

by Dorothy S. Strickland (Editor)

This book addresses critical issues related to pre-adolescent and adolescent literacy learners with a focus on closing the achievement gap. Despite efforts by educators and policymakers during the past several decades, certain groups of students―primarily African American students, English language learners, and students from low-income homes―continue to underperform on commonly used measures of academic achievement. Too often, teachers and administrators lack both proper preparation and good ideas to confront these issues.

Genres: Education

304 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 2 out of 5]

While it has some relevant case studies about reading issues and innovative reading program, like most collections of journal-like material, this book is as exciting as a good nap.