"Program instills love of reading in students" (Gazette.net, 02/05/09)

Motivated by a new initiative at the Bowie school that encourages and rewards independent time spent reading, 10-year-old Dajayla said she likes discussing the books with friends and regularly spends free time at home reading.

"Encouraging Colleges to Look Within" (Inside Higher Ed, 11/10/08)

The National Survey of Student Engagement — an annual report providing comparative data on student experiences at four-year institutions nationwide — is entering its 10th year. Now that the survey is reaching what some consider a critical mass of participants, this year’s report finds that variations in educational quality are more prevalent within institutions than among them. As a result, NSSE officials argue that holistic assessments, such as theirs, provide a more accurate comparison than do those using institution-wide averages.

Balancing Act with Books

More contemporary works are joining the classics on high school reading lists in an effort to better reach teen readers. NCTE President-Elect Kylene Beers and NCTE members Bob Probst, Alleen Nilsen, and others are quoted. Chicago Tribune, October 19, 2008