Rather, the charge to the panel was to sift through the many research studies, and determine, based on the highest quality scientific research evidence, what are the most effective methods for teaching reading. An Evidence-Based Assessment of the Scientific Research Literature on Reading and Its Implications for Reading Instruction, was issued in April, 2000. Public libraries will provide the public infrastructure to broadcast this information across the country. Public librarians are urged to get copies of this report and video into their collections and into the hands of their customers. These model projects will create some best practices, for public libraries, to help children start school ready to read.
Public libraries are strong partners in education in our communities.
The NRP report gives us new information about the skills that children need to learn in order to read well. We are eager to build this new information into our programs for preschool children. We also want to share this information with parents and caregivers who look to the library for resources for their children. Unlike speaking, reading is not an instinctive natural process. Reading must be taught.