A quote found in an article linking school librarian staffing and student achievement [Lance, Keith Curry, and Linda Hofschire. (2012) "School Librarian Staffing .....2011". Teacher Librarian 39:06 (p.15):
Reading is a window to the world. Reading is a foundational skill for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment. The degree to which students can read and understand text in all formats (e.g. picture, video, print, etc.) and all contexts, is a key indicator of success in school and in life. As a lifelong reading skill, reading goes beyond decoding and comprehension to intepretation and development of new understandings."
Reading is a window to the world. Reading is a foundational skill for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment. The degree to which students can read and understand text in all formats (e.g. picture, video, print, etc.) and all contexts, is a key indicator of success in school and in life. As a lifelong reading skill, reading goes beyond decoding and comprehension to intepretation and development of new understandings."