Established in 2002, the Center for the Advancement of Reading and Writing (CAR/W) serves CSU faculty and public agencies in their work to ensure the literacy development of Californians.
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The Center promotes the preparation of effective teachers and reading/literacy specialists in the California State University by:
- Facilitating faculty communication and research
- Disseminating research and policy information
- Fostering connections among the CSU literacy faculty, P-12 partners and public education stakeholders
- Serving as a forum for the interchange of public and academic interests
The Center is committed to ensuring that California's children and adolescents will be capable readers and writers; as such, they will have the greatest chance of becoming successful and productive citizens in today's changing world.