Becoming a Nation of Readers

1984

Under the support of the National Academy of Education, Center for the Study of Reading, “Becoming a Nation of Readers: The Report of the Commission on Reading” was produced which reported the progress of research on reading instruction. The report specifically looked at the reading development and instruction that was being used to ensure the reading proficiency for all students. “Becoming a Nation of Readers” represents an era that focused on the research of reading processes. This book was written to provide information for the average citizen. While “Becoming a Nation of Readers” taught us important information concerning reading instruction, it also showed us how we will still have to learn.