The Reading League

06/02/2026

Assessment isn't about labeling students—it's about understanding their instructional needs. 💡

At The Reading League Summit 2026 in Syracuse, researchers, educators, and system leaders aligned on a powerful truth: Data only matters when it leads to better instruction for every learner.

The conversations pushed us to think more clearly, act with greater intention, and design systems that serve students. It’s time to move from simply collecting data to connecting it.

🔗 Read the full recap, including key takeaways from Chris Schatschneider, Sarah Brown, Ph.D., Tiffany Hogan, Lillian Durán, and more: https://bit.ly/3PzXsf2

Which of these insights resonates most with the work you are doing in your school right now? Share your thoughts in the comments. 💬

06/01/2026

True educational justice means ensuring all students have access to high-quality literacy instruction.

The Reading League is proud to share this insightful episode of the Leading Literacy podcast, featuring Dr. Altheria Caldera as she discusses the critical intersection of literacy and equity.

We are grateful to learn from Dr. Caldera and her experience as an educator, researcher, equity consultant, and brand-new author of “Reimagining Educational Justice in the Face of Opposition.”

🎧 Learn more and listen below!

🎙️New Leading Literacy Episode Alert 📚✨

In this episode of Leading Literacy, we have an awesome conversation with Dr. Altheria Caldera on the intersection of literacy and equity. 🫶🏽Dr. Caldera is an educator, a researcher and equity consultant. She’s also a brand-new author and her work is just incredible. She’s just released her new book, Reimagining Educational Justice in the Face of Opposition and we’re delighted to talk to her about that and all things literacy equity. 📖 So, settle in for this inspiring episode with our friend and literacy warrior, Dr. Altheria Caldera. She's the best.☺️

To learn more about Dr. Caldera and her work visit her website, www.drcaldera.com.

06/01/2026

Pride is a celebration of identity, belonging, and the vibrant communities that strengthen our schools and classrooms.

At The Reading League, we believe every student deserves learning environments where they feel seen, respected, and supported as they develop the literacy skills that help them thrive.

This June, we celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ students, educators, families, and advocates. Happy Pride Month!

05/31/2026

Structured, cumulative phonics practice is essential for beginning readers, and the Read Then Peek™ Scope & Sequence shows exactly how that progression comes to life across 30 books.

⬇️ Learn more from The Reading League Press!

Lift the flap on Read Then Peek™ and you'll find something pretty special underneath … a carefully built phonics progression spanning 30 books.

Download the Scope & Sequence to see exactly what's taught, when, and why: GPCs, high-frequency words, punctuation concepts, and more — all within an easy-to-learn routine that puts early decoding first.

See what's under the surface. 👇
https://hubs.la/Q04h6dSl0

ReadingLeague

05/29/2026

After the energizing , we’re now looking forward to the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League this fall!

will bring together educators, researchers, school and district leaders, and advocates committed to advancing evidence-aligned literacy instruction—here’s what you can expect:

⚡️ Direct Access: Engage with the researchers, educators, and policymakers shaping the field.
⚡️ Immediate Action: Leave with research-informed tools and frameworks you can immediately implement.
⚡️ Global Connection: Join a community of professionals committed to improving literacy outcomes.

For 10 years, The Reading League Conference has created space for meaningful learning, collaboration, and action grounded in the science of reading.

Join us in Chicago and be part of what’s next in literacy.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4uD44sb

05/28/2026

Every child deserves to learn to read, and every teacher deserves the knowledge to teach reading effectively.

The Reading League is a community, and as we celebrate 10 years of impact, we’re inviting you to be part of what comes next.

By giving just $25 a month, you provide teachers with the knowledge and resources they need to deliver effective reading instruction to their students.

Join The Connection today. Be part of the community turning belief into action, transforming classrooms and futures.

💙 Give today: https://bit.ly/4wSEz7A

05/28/2026

Massachusetts School and District Leaders:

Join The Reading League for a focused, leader-centered institute: Leading Evidence-Aligned Literacy: From Initiatives to Practice.

📍 Waltham, Massachusetts
📅 July 13, 2026 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET

This session is designed for administrators, superintendents, and instructional leaders responsible for turning literacy initiatives into systemic, meaningful instructional change.

Together, we’ll explore:

✔️ What leaders need to understand about how students learn to read
✔️ How to use data to guide instruction and intervention
✔️ How to align policy, materials, and practice for stronger outcomes

Leave with clearer decision-making criteria, a stronger understanding of your role in implementation, and concrete next steps for your schools or districts.

Connect with peers from your state and strengthen your literacy systems.

Learn more and secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/4dRG8v0

05/27/2026

A new Curriculum Navigation Report (CNR) is now available on The Reading League Compass—Amplify CKLA 3rd Edition (2025)!

The CNRs provide impartial insights that support schools, districts, and states in making informed decisions about instructional materials.

🔗 Access the free Report: https://bit.ly/3PuvRfb

Find Reports for: Amplify CKLA (2nd Edition), Aprendo Leyendo, Benchmark Advance, Bluebonnet Learning, Bookworms, Collaborative Classroom, Expeditionary Learning (EL), Fishtank Learning, Foundations A-Z, Fundations, Into Reading, Into Reading Structured Literacy, MyView, 95 Phonics Core, Open Court, PAF Reading, Reading Horizons Discovery® (RHD), Reading Mastery, Really Great Reading, Superkids, UFLI Foundations, and Wonders.

05/27/2026

True systemic change in literacy education requires building a bidirectional pipeline in which scientific research and classroom pedagogy inform one another.

We are proud to share this conversation featuring Ryan Buggy, Professional Learning Director - Research & Impact at The Reading League.

Tune in to The LDA Podcast as Ryan discusses how eye-tracking data can dismantle persistent instructional myths, why assessments must align with cognitive architecture, and how we can foster rich oral language development for all students.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133861/episodes/19066150

Our latest episode of The LDA Podcast is out now! Ryan Buggy of The Reading League is a PhD student in cognitive psychology, and uses eye tracking technology to study how the brain processes language. Ryan discusses the cognitive processes that impact reading and language and what the latest eye-tracking research can tell us about how we read.

Tune in at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133861/episodes/19066150

05/26/2026

Decodables are an important tool to provide beginning readers with structured and intentional practice.

Dr. Maria Murray’s tips for using decodable texts are so helpful. ⬇️

texts give students a chance to apply the skills they’ve been taught to connected text. But how they’re used matters.

Dr. Maria Murray, founder and CEO of , shares 10 tips for using decodable texts with beginning readers, including how to match texts to students’ phonics knowledge, guide students through accurate decoding, and support word reading, confidence, and automaticity. Read the article ⬇️

https://bit.ly/3QRieXF