Junior Great Books is What Works

There is a wealth of research on the effectiveness of Great Books programs, extending over many years, a variety of educational settings and a range of research methods.

Scientific Research on the Effectiveness of Junior Great Books and Shared Inquiry
Scientific research carried out by the Great Books Foundation and by independent researchers demonstrates Shared Inquiry and Junior Great Books improve students’ critical thinking and reading comprehension.  See also this PDF file, Supporting Research for Junior Great Books and Shared Inquiry, for an annotated bibliography.

Curriculum Reviews Recognize Great Books
The National Staff Development Council and many other educational organizations have found that Great Books is “what works.” Read their findings about Great Books results.

Case Studies of Junior Great Books Implementations
When schools and districts use Junior Great Books, they get results! Our case studies include urban and rural districts and individual schools that achieved outstanding teacher development and student learning gains.  

Share Your Success
Do you have learning results from your Great Books program that you would like to share with other educators? Please contact our Director of Research and Evaluation.

Looking for funding?

Help for Grant Writers
Use this information kit to write a proposal for Comprehensive School Reform, a state literacy project, or a business or philanthropic funder.