Research on Language Basis of Reading

The chapter delves into a collaborative research study focused on the language basis of reading, exploring key findings on word reading and comprehension from the LARC study that followed children longitudinally. It discusses the impact of programs like No Child Left Behind on word reading instruction, strategies for improving reading comprehension, and initiatives to enhance language development in younger children. The chapter also highlights ongoing projects, such as the Reach Every Reader study, aimed at identifying children at risk for reading and language difficulties, focusing on diversity in schools and the challenges of assessing language impairments in linguistically diverse populations.