Leaders for Literacy: Papers from the Conference (1st, Oxford, Ohio, June 20-23, 1988).

The 10 papers collected in this book deal with reading and writing instruction, the relationship between teachers and researchers, the role of the school administration in promoting literacy, the dangers of inappropriate standards, using poetry to improve literacy, and textbook adoptions. Papers include: (1) "Knowing What to Do--And Doing It," (Margaret J. Early); (2) "From Practice to Research and Back Again," (Wayne Otto); (3) "A Principal's View," (Kay Walla); (4) "Getting Real--Forming Collaborative Alliances," (Jo Anne Vacca); (5) "Setting Realistic Standards," (Richard Vacca); (6) "The View from the Superintendent," (Mary Ann Corr); (7) "Poetry in the Reading Program: A Goal for Administrators," (Eileen Tway); (8) "Thinking about Adopting: Two Views," (Alan M. Frager and Maureen Vanterpool); (9) "Children's Language," (Andrew V. Johnston and Elizabeth B. Johnston); and (10) "Reading Terminology for the Up-to-Date Administrator," (Sarah L. Dowhower). (RS)