Applying the science of language and literacy to prevention, education and intervention practices and policy depends on successful partnering and knowledge dissemination. The Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network Managing Director, Dan Sinai, discusses Network results within that context.

The results of collaboration become evident as three University of Victoria researchers investigate the link between video gaming and cognitive literacy skills among young teens. This story demonstrates the path from science through partners to the public.

Dr. Marcia Barnes and her team are taking Canadian literacy development beyond words on a page to the all important next stage: story comprehension and text-based informational learning. With up to 55% of students in some regions not making the literacy grade, this important study endeavors to identify the skills needed for improvement.

Without a new generation of language and literacy doctoral candidates and researchers, Canada will lag behind other developed countries in this information-focused century. Passionate students like Marie-Eve Bouchard, with mentoring by Dr. Alice Eriks-Brophy, demonstrate the potential for The Network's Highly Qualified Personnel program.

We're using technology to leverage access to important research tools, practices and data. Our Web site http://www.cllrnet.ca is growing into the primary platform for a wealth of Canadian language and literacy data. Site visitors can review new developments, access Network products, and participate in sharing the science of language and literacy for the good of all Canadian children.