"To read, to write, to think critically, to analyze and evaluate information,
to communicate effectively in a variety of forms, and inquire
systematically into any important matter."
Cornerstone is a national literacy initiative of the New York Institute for
Special Education in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania
Graduate School of Education. The Cornerstone literacy initiative's
mission is to "ensure that all children reach an acceptable standard of
literacy by third grade." Cornerstone provides four years of
comprehensive professional development for teachers, principals, and
families, enabling all to work together to see that this mission is
accomplished.
http://www.cornerstoneliteracy.org
Link to Cornerstone recommended book list
http://library.cornerstoneliteracy.org/listall.php
Link to Cornerstone Newsletters-Very informative!
http://www.cornerstoneliteracy.org/NEWSLETTER/archive.html