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  CURRENT RESEARCH
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  CELA Research

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Partnership for Literacy

CELA is seeking middle school partners for an implementation study that will put into place in a variety of school settings the plans, programs, and processes that earlier research has shown to be effective in boosting students' literacy achievement.

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Technology Integration

Building on previous research on technology and literacy, a new technology implementation study will examine how English language arts teachers can most effectively use computer software to enhance literacy learning in their classrooms.

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Effective Integrated Language Arts Instruction (Grade 1-4)

A robust set of studies are identifying the most effective classroom practices for literacy learning. Resources include a free poster of effective first-grade literacy instruction and a new report about fourth-grade literacy.

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Features of Exemplary Middle and High School Instruction

This research, identifying the features of classrooms in which students "beat the odds" to literacy achievement beyond that achieved by peers in comparable schools and districts, focuses on curriculum, instruction and teachers' professional lives. Resources include a guidelines booklet for middle and high school literacy instruction.

Role of Language in Learning in Academic Disciplines

Studies look at different academic courses and the kinds of literacy they foster and require for student success. Resources include a new report on teaching argumentative writing.

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Cultural and Historical Contexts for Literacy

Studies look at different cultures across time to learn more about how economic and technological change affect literacy requirements and opportunities. Resources include a new report on literacy, opportunity and economic change.

Teacher Education and Professional Development

This research is examining teacher preparation programs to identify features that enable new teachers to effectively use what they have learned. The research team also studies the role of experienced teachers and their influence on new teachers. Resources include a new report on how beginning teachers use their teacher preparation courses.

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