LibGuides: Reading/Literacy: Research Centers & Projects

Research Centers & Projects

National Writing Project (NWP): Supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, National Writing Project Interactive (NWPi) is free and open to everyone. By joining NWPi, users have access to online discussion groups, the email newsletter, event registration, online conferences and forums, and more.

National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy: Offers descriptions of research projects, provides links to related Web sites, and more.

The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS): "PIRLS studies the reading achievement and reading behaviors and attitudes of fourth-grade students in the United States and students in the equivalent of fourth grade in other participating countries."