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Williams, T., Kirst, M., Haertel, E., et al. (2010). Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades: Why Some Schools Do Better. Mountain View, CA: EdSource.

Torgesen, J., Houston, D., & Rissman, L. (2007). Improving literacy instruction in middle and high schools: A guide for principals. Portsmouth, NH: RMC Research Corporation, Center on Instruction.

Torgesen, J. K., Houston, D. D., Rissman, L. M., Decker, S. M., Roberts, G., Vaughn, S., Wexler, J. Francis, D. J, Rivera, M. O., Lesaux, N. (2007). Academic literacy instruction for adolescents: A guidance document from the Center on Instruction. Portsmouth, NH: RMC Research Corporation, Center on Instruction.

Kemple, J.J., Herlihy, C.M., and Smith, T.J. (2005). Making Progress Toward Graduation: Evidence from the Talent Development High School Model. New York: MDRC.

Quint, J. (2006). Meeting Five Critical Challenges of High School Reform: Lessons from Research on Three Reform Models. New York: MDRC.

Civic Engagement. (2008). One Dream, Two Realities: Perspectives of Parents on America’s High Schools. Washington, D.C.: Author.

National Governor’s Association. (2005). Reading to Achieve: A governor’s guide to adolescent literacy. Washington, DC: National Governor’s Association, Center for Best Practices.

NASBE Study Group on Middle and High School Literacy. (2005). Reading at Risk: The State Response to the Crisis in Adolescent Literacy. Alexandria, VA: National Association of State Boards of Education.

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