Open Directory - Society: Issues: Education: Literacy
See also: - Acclaimed as a major breakthrough in education by specialists and lay practitioners alike, the Applied Scholastics approach developed by L. Ron Hubbard is called Study Technology. - Designed to dramatically improve the reading skills of children through a systematic and direct implementation of a research-based reading reform model. - A non-profit organization seeking to inspire a love of books and reading in all children. Based in Nashville, Tennessee. - University of Pennsylvania site concerning literacy for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide. - "This page has assorted links to papers on literacy and education, as well as links to several related gopher archives." - A collaborative environment for literacy-related resources including news, discussions, field-generated documents and mailing lists. - Details about initiatives, research and statistics on literacy, newsletter, projects, a FAQ, press releases, and links to community programs. - California's Berkeley hosts the research consortium called NCSWL, aimed at understanding how writing is best learned and taught--from the early years through adulthood. Completed research, workshops and publications as well as researchers are covered. - Is technology developing a whole new kind of literacy? Once-literate people may find themselves classified as illiterate according to this new system. - America's largest non-profit children's and family literacy organization. - Serves children in Nepal and Vietnam, and was founded on the belief that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and taking control of one's own life. - Verizon partners with local celebrities in communities to connect literacy to a familiar face, bring attention to a critical issue and raise awareness and funding for the cause. Find a list of program partners, celebrity helpers, personal testimonials, and contact information. - Scientific literacy begins at home. [Requires free NYTimes.com registration to view.] (May 19, 2002)
