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Internet Sites

America Reads Challenge Calls on Americans to support teachers to ensure that every American child can read well and independently by the end of 3rd grade.
www.ed.gov/inits/americareads

Center for the Improvement of Early Reading Achievement
A collection of papers on early reading.
www.ciera.org

International Reading Association
Association home page with resources on improving the quality of reading instruction.
www.reading.org

National Institute for Literacy
Information on literacy with many useful links.
www.nifl.gov

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Includes information on reading initiatives in this branch of the federal government.
www.nih.gov/nichd/html/about_nichd.html

Reading is Fundamental
Provides tips for parents and volunteers.
www.si.edu/rif

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