Abstract of

Revisiting the First-Grade Studies: The Importance of Literacy History

John E. Readence

Diane M. Barone

The authors, editors of RRQ at the time of this publication, explaining why they have reprinted "The First-Grade Studies" in this issue (see http://dx.doi.org/10.1598/RRQ.32.4.4) and their views of the lasting importance of Bond and Dykstra's research to the field.

Abstract from Readence, J.E., & Barone, D.M. (1997). Revisiting the First-Grade Studies: The Importance of Literacy History. Reading Research Quarterly, 32(4), 340–341. doi: 10.1598/RRQ.32.4.2