ASCD SmartBrief continues its look at Reading: The Core Skill. In Part II of this two-part, in-depth special report, we examine best practices, technology, testing and how tight budgets have pushed reading off the page and onto the screen.

In case you missed it, Part I, which was published Tuesday, focused on the benefits of reading and writing with students, nonfiction texts, teaching early reading and whether holding back struggling readers is a good idea.

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