Reading Research & Reports
Browse our library of research and reports for educators, researchers, policymakers, graduate students, curriculum development specialists and school administrators. In this section, you'll find federal reports on reading as well as sources of reading research. You can also browse reading research by topic.
Recent research and reports
- Beyond Decoding: A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Language Comprehension Interventions on K–5 Students’ Language and Literacy Outcomes
- What Does “Below Basic” Mean on NAEP Reading?
- Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)
- Embracing Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Instructional Materials
- The effects of dyad reading and text difficulty on third-graders’ reading achievement
Federal reports on reading
Major federal reports on reading readiness, struggling readers and effective reading instruction. View >
Sources of reading research
Reading and literacy research from the U.S. Department of Education, journals, associations and others. View >
Whenever possible, we've provided a link to a free, online version of the research article, study, or book. Or, you'll find a link to a publisher, journal, or online bookstore where you can purchase the resource. You may also want to check with your university or public library, which often has access to online databases and journals where research articles and reports can be found.
General and more practitioner-oriented articles on reading can be found in the Reading Topics A-Z section.
