Discusses psychological effects for struggling readers from 2nd grade and how intervention is key to success in older grades. Highlights how to meet older students' needs in middle school.

Combining standards, high standards for all learners and highly qualified teachers helps to close the learning gap.

How teachers are raising scores and student achievement by setting high expectations, frequent assessment and getting parents and families involved.

Strategies to help struggling readers. Instructional approach for decoding, letter and word recognition, and involving parents and other support services like tutors and reading specialist.