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clarity. The result of applying science to children's language and literacy development  

The five stories in this issue of clarity are of specific interest to educators, language and literacy practitioners, professionals in early childhood development, researchers, day care administrators, policy makers and leaders of associations or agencies looking for ways to enhance their ability to serve children across Canada.

 
 
 

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.

family history: the oldest potential remedy?
 
stimulating the neuron discussion
 

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.

stimulating the neuron discussion
 
 

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.

tree leaves are pointed
 
putting french in context
 

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.

putting french in context
 
 

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.

putting french in context
  Canadian Language & Literacy Research Network      
 
making sense of speech intelligibility
 

We trust you find these stories informative and useful. We hope our learning impacts your ability to serve Canadian children who need improved language and literacy skills to remain competitive and comfortable in life and in a global context.

For more information, contact us at 519.661.3619. To access additional information on our 44 research projects and results, our new products and regular updates, visit our Web site at http://www.cllrnet.ca

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