Schools That Work

Schools That Workprovides critical insight into elementary schools and how they are to meet the increased demands of education for the 21st century.

The experience of the authors can be heard on every page [they] guide teachers and administrators in initiating change and inspire every educator to begin today to make a difference in his/her own school.  Dr. Helen Hoffner, Holy Family University

Schools That Workdoes an excellent job of covering key issues in school literacy programs. I particularly appreciate the good advice on working with paraprofessionals and volunteers, an issue that is problematic for many teachers.  Mariam Jean Dreher, University of Maryland

 This no-quick-fix approachunderscores the importance of strong leadership and support from the segments of the school community to help insure that the literacy needs of all students are appropriately addressed.  Juan Lira, Texas A&M International University

New To the Third Edition

*          New coverage ofreading coaches and their roles within the schools

*          Up-to-datereview of reading reform models based on scientific evidence

*          Revised and increased discussion of recent federal and state initiatives throughout helps teachers address the call to develop high levels of reading and writing proficiency for ALL students

About the Authors

Richard L. Allington is a Professor of Education at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He is past president of the International Reading Association and the National Reading Conference, co-recipient of the Albert J. Harris Award, and a member of the Reading Hall of Fame. Dick has extensively researched effective teaching and how schools can develop effective, expert teachers.