To Read Or Not to Read: A Question of National Consequence
To Read Or Not to Read: A Question of National Consequence

Author: Dana Gioia

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2008-03

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781422399965

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Executive Summary for a report which gathers & collates the best national data available to provide a reliable & comprehensive overview of American reading today. This report relies on large, nat. studies conducted on a regular basis by U.S. fed. agencies, supplemented by academic, foundation, & business surveys. Although there has been measurable progress in recent years in reading ability at the elementary school level, all progress appears to halt as children enter their teenage years. There is a general decline in reading among teenage & adult Americans. Both reading ability & the habit of regular reading have greatly declined among college grad. The declines have demonstrable social, economic, cultural, & civic implications. Charts & tables.

1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know (like Buying Your Books Before Exams Start)
1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know (like Buying Your Books Before Exams Start)

Author: Harry H. Harrison

Publisher: 1001 Things

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781404104341

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Students entering college may think they know just about everything, but... Whether it's their first year or fourth, college students (who think they already know everything) can always use powerful and proven tips on how to make the most of their experience. In 1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know, Harry H. Harrison Jr.'s latest dose of trademark wit and wisdom provides practical advice ranging from class enrollment, living on campus, study habits and more, that every student-and parent-will benefit from...like buying their books before exams start

Bulletin
Bulletin

Author: United States. Office of Education

Publisher:

Published: 1929

Total Pages: 838

ISBN-13:

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