Linda Friedrich

The newly revised Third Edition of Reading for Understanding: How Reading Apprenticeship Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary and College Classrooms is the latest iteration of the landmark book in the field of adolescent literacy. The book contains strategies for boosting the reading independence of middle, secondary, and college students.

Research conducted by the National Science Foundation, the Institute of Education Sciences, and the Office of Innovation and Improvement has validated the model taught in Reading for Understanding, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising students’ reading achievement levels.