HOW WE SERVE...

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The America Reading Forum declares the following to be its reason for existence and the guidelines for its activities:

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• To provide a true forum for literacy education where new research can be generated, research in progress can be refined, completed research can be reported, and reported research can be evaluated.

• To provide for the translation of literacy research, theory, and philosophical deliberations into sound practice, but with no research, discussion, or contemplation to be discarded because its implementation is not immediately apparent.

• To conduct a conference at which newly trained scholars and scholars in training can get to know and get assistance from established and distinguished scholars in the field, through a mutual exchange of ideas.

• To provide a yearbook through which scholars of all levels can share viewpoints, resources, and expertise.

• To ensure that in the field of literacy no idea is too bold or new to be given a hearing, and none too old to be given reconsideration.

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OUR HISTORY...

Literacy professionals join professional organizations to engage and share with colleagues about their work. Those organizations bring professionals together to advance knowledge about and the practice of literacy instruction and research. Yet, each professional organization offers a unique focus, mission, and culture, which prompts some professionals to...   Read More >>

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