The Reading League

?? Early Bird pricing for #TRLConf2025 ends soon! Join us in Chicago this October for the 9th Annual Conference of The Reading League—60 expert-led sessions over three days of growth, learning, and networking. Don’t miss your chance to save $100 with Early Bird pricing! Register before April 1: https://hubs.la/Q03cZK0s0 #LiteracyConference #EducationConference

From our friends at The Ohio State University: OSU researchers (Dr. Shayne Piasta, Dr. Julia Hagge, Dr. Rebecca Dore, Dr. Alicia Bunger, and Dr. Busra Ceviren) are collecting information about researchers’ technology use in their school-based research. This survey is part of their new research project, Collaborating Researchers & Educators Apply Technology to Establish Evidence-Based Practices?(CREATE-EBP). Follow the link below to learn more about the survey and access the participation link. The survey will be available through May 5, 2025. Please share with other researchers you know! ? https://hubs.la/Q03cTY500

Every year on March 20, people across the globe celebrate the art of storytelling on #WorldStorytellingDay. This year’s theme is “Deep Water.” ?? Storytelling takes us deep—carrying knowledge, history, and identity across generations. In the classroom, oral storytelling builds language comprehension, vocabulary, and background knowledge, bridging spoken and written language. Honoring cultural stories and traditions helps students see themselves in literacy instruction while expanding their understanding of others. Let’s celebrate the deep waters of knowledge shared through the past, present, and future. #DeepWater #OralTradition #CulturallyResponsiveTeaching

We are grateful for Maria Murray, Ph.D.’s leadership as we work together to drive change in literacy education. In a Q&A on leadership, Maria reflects on The Reading League’s growth, the challenges of leading a mission-driven organization, and why addressing hard truths is key to progress. Read her interview: https://lnkd.in/dkJCw-RD #ItTakesALeague

Whether you're new to the science of reading or looking to refine your instruction, our Foundations of the Science of Reading virtual class is a dynamic 2.5-hour session designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make a lasting impact. ? Engage with expert instructors, asking questions in real-time ?? Gain key insights into how the brain learns to read ?? Walk away with research-based strategies and practical tools you can apply in your classroom immediately Begin your learning path in evidence-aligned literacy instruction and register for Foundations of the Science of Reading today! https://hubs.la/Q03ckTfK0 #ProfessionalDevelopment #LiteracyPD #LiteracyEducation

?? Louisiana readers are thriving! Thanks to dedicated educators and evidence-aligned instruction, the state now ranks 16th in the nation for reading proficiency. Literacy leaders, including those from our Louisiana chapter, are advancing the science of reading and helping schools choose quality materials—showing that the right curriculum makes a big difference. The Reading League's Curriculum Navigation Reports (CNR) offer clear, evidence-aligned insights to help schools and districts evaluate their instructional materials. ?? Explore the CNRs: https://lnkd.in/ehvFZC9n Read more about Louisiana's success. ??

?? Join a powerful collaboration between two leaders in literacy education—CORE Learning & The Reading League! The Structured Literacy for Every Learner Summit is bringing together top experts in literacy, policy, and advocacy to explore how Structured Literacy transforms diverse learning environments. ?? March 25–28, 2025 | ? 12 PM ET daily ?? Four expert-led panels tackling key questions in literacy education. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss! Learn more and register here: https://hubs.la/Q03c0yf20 #StructuredLiteracy #LiteracyEducation #EdEvents

The Reading League Chapter Network continues to grow! We recently welcomed seven new chapters, bringing our network to 40 chapters nationwide! ?? If you haven’t, visit and follow our newest chapters: Iowa, Kentucky, Delaware, Utah, Oregon, Maine, and Tennessee. Each new chapter helps expand our reach and strengthen our mission to advance evidence-aligned reading instruction and empower educators, parents, and communities across the country. ?? Find your local chapter and help us make a difference today! ?? https://hubs.la/Q03bZcYK0 #TRLChapters #ScienceOfReading #Nonprofit

WOW! Check out these Zoom screenshot smiles of #TRLSummit2025 panelists meeting this week. We are working #BehindTheScenes to identify areas of consensus and critique, and reach agreement on what educators and stakeholders have been debating. This is rehearsed and planned, not off the cuff. TRL ensures that respectful dialogue on the science of reading benefits those who attend. In these meetings, we have been successfully clarifying areas where there have been (sometimes public) disagreements about the Simple View of Reading, word recognition, language comprehension, and reading comprehension. It's been an honor to witness such camaraderie (and Linnea Ehri’s dog and Susan Brady’s cat)! You have to witness it, too - join us in Chicago April 22-23! Hurry...register soon as this always sells out! https://lnkd.in/ez_qGJ8R

Last week, Dr. Maria Murray received The Reading League Alabama's Legacy Award, honoring her service and impact on students and teachers across the nation. The award presentation marked the start of the chapter's Literacy Reimagined Conference, where Alabama educators, policymakers, and changemakers gathered to advance evidence-aligned literacy instruction across the state. We are grateful for the dedication our 40 chapters put forth every day to transform literacy in their communities! #TRLChaptersInAction #ItTakesALeague