Literacy Links
- National Center for Literacy Hosted by Harvard, good resource for links to literacy both as an academic study and to practical materials such as their inexpensive materials "Focus on Basics."
- Dyslexia-There Is A Cure The US publication of Dyslexia-There Is A Cure, the latest book on teaching dyslexics.
- Laubach Literacy Nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to helping adults of all ages improve their lives and their communities by learning reading, writing, math and problem-solving skills.
- Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF) America's largest non-profit children's and family literacy organization.
- FIU Libraries Florida International University Library's Information Literacy section enables links to various academic and practical resources on Literacy research, opinion and training.
- National Center for the Study of Writing and Literacy 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.
- Barksdale Reading Institute Designed to dramatically improve the reading skills of children through a systematic and direct implementation of a research-based reading reform model.
- Verizon Reads 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.
- Time To Read Time To Read, Time Warners nationwide volunteer literacy program, assists adults and teens who read at or above the fourth-grade level and with children in grades 2-6.
- Annan Underscores Education for all Girls A statement from the secretary general that education is an investment with the highest profit; giving education to girls will be very beneficial to the society as a whole.
- Lindy Boggs National Center for Community Literacy Research and community support center whose focus is increasing awareness of the overall spectrum of literacy issues.
- NIFL Literacy Forums and Listservs Forums and listservs related in some way to literacy. Provided by National Institute for Literacy. Includes archives and search engine.
- Literacy Online University of Pennsylvania site concerning literacy for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide.
- Applied Scholastics: Opening the Doors to Learning 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.
- English - Literacy - Ogilve High School, Tasmania. Department guide to assist teachers of grades 7-10 to plan for maximum literacy outcomes. Ideas, tips, explanations, and checklists.
- National Center for Family Literacy Details about initiatives, research and statistics on literacy, newsletter, projects, a FAQ, press releases, and links to community programs.
- New Literacy Through Technology Is technology developing a whole new kind of literacy? Once-literate people may find themselves classified as illiterate according to this new system.
- Literacy and Education "This page has assorted links to papers on literacy and education, as well as links to several related gopher archives."
- Quit Whining and Read The goal of the program is to increase awareness of the needs of literacy programs and offer financial support to these programs through the sales of Quit Whining and Read shirts, tote bags and magnets.
- Nonce Publishing Consultants Featuring a comprehensive language resource center, specialized services, and print/multimedia materials for the modern language teaching, learning, and publishing communities. Large selection of links.
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