Spread the loveAn Informal Reading Inventory (II) is a qualitative research instrument that was designed to measure reader engagement with a text. The II consists of twelve questions that ask about how much the reader enjoyed reading the text, what influenced the reader’s enjoyment, and what the reader learned from the text. The II has been found to be a reliable and valid measure of reader engagement with a text. It has been used in studies of fiction, non-fiction, and academic texts. The II has also been found to be a useful tool for measuring reader engagement across genres and […]

Spread the loveToday, schools are kept under close watch, more than ever before, and held more accountable for their student’s education. But, what’s the meaning of this accountability, and who should be held responsible? America gives its children the right to education and attend school – from kindergarten through high school. Though all children should have access to quality education, this doesn’t hold true in real life. Who’s responsible for the education system’s shortcomings – the federal education department, administrators, teachers, or the State education departments? In some way, each one is responsible for the educational career of its students. […]