The Reading League

The Reading League Advancing awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction.

During , we recognize and celebrate the vibrant contributions Spanish-speaking students and families bring to our schoo...
09/16/2026

During , we recognize and celebrate the vibrant contributions Spanish-speaking students and families bring to our schools every day.

Research shows that building vocabulary and background knowledge in a student’s home language can support comprehension and learning in the language of instruction.

We’re proud to offer free resources in The Reading League Compass to support multilingual learners year-round: https://bit.ly/3T0Vl5C

Collaboration across disciplines helps us all grow as educators.Kari Kurto joined Mary Sandoval for the Season 2 premier...
09/14/2026

Collaboration across disciplines helps us all grow as educators.

Kari Kurto joined Mary Sandoval for the Season 2 premiere of Literacy Across Languages to talk about bringing evidence-based literacy and multilingual education together.

They discuss honoring students’ native languages, breaking down silos, and staying curious as a community.

🎧 Stream the full episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts:

🎙️ Apple: https://apple.co/4hrThg9

🎙️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/4xYbLee

09/14/2026

Every child, adult, and educator deserves access to life-changing literacy.

National Literacy Month is the perfect time to share what drives our work. We know that bringing research into classroom practice while supporting educators and families transforms learning for the next generation.

Learn how you can help support this effort: https://bit.ly/46VFcl4

We can’t wait to connect with you this September!🔹 September 28-29: Kari Kurto and Doreen Mazzye will lead a two-day sum...
09/13/2026

We can’t wait to connect with you this September!

🔹 September 28-29: Kari Kurto and Doreen Mazzye will lead a two-day summit for Montana educator prep programs, “Montana Collaborative for Literacy Excellence: A Working Session to Strengthen Teacher and Student Success,” hosted by the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

🔹 September 30-October 2: Join us as we welcome educators and literacy leaders from across the globe to the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League in Chicago.

Are you heading to Montana or Chicago? Let us know where you’ll be!

The science of reading reveals how the brain learns to read. But how does that same brain engage with artificial intelli...
09/12/2026

The science of reading reveals how the brain learns to read. But how does that same brain engage with artificial intelligence, digital devices, and ever-changing technology? 🧠

If you’re thinking about how to protect deep reading, thoughtfully use new classroom tools, and keep literacy instruction human in an AI-driven world, you’re not alone.

This is one of the most important conversations in education today. At the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League, we’ll explore how AI, deep reading, and human-centered literacy come together.

Leading researchers and experts will examine how literacy, neuroscience, technology, and instructional practice connect in these sessions on AI and deep reading:

🔹 Opening Keynote: “The Dignity of Learning in the Era of AI” with Adam Kronk

🔹 “The Opportunities and Limitations of AI in Foundational Skills Instruction” with Vivek Ramakrishnan

🔹 “The Reading Brain in the Age of AI: An Evidence-Based Perspective” with Ola Ozernov-Palchik

🔹 “Deep Reading in Multicomponential Intervention: An Act of Resistance and a Method of Hope in a Digital/AI Culture” with Maryanne Wolf

🔹 “Teacher Language as Instructional Leverage: How Classroom Talk Shapes Reading Development and Supports Effective Feedback” with Jill Pentimonti

📍 Chicago | September 30–October 2, 2026

🔗 There's still time to register and join us for : https://bit.ly/46mPeLR

For years, when asked about closing the gap between reading science and classroom practice, people said, “That’s not our...
09/12/2026

For years, when asked about closing the gap between reading science and classroom practice, people said, “That’s not our job.”

Ten years ago, we decided to make it ours.

Today, that choice has grown into a global movement of educators, researchers, leaders, and advocates working together to change how reading is taught.

We’re proud to share The Reading League’s 2025-2026 Annual Impact Report. Over the past decade, we’ve partnered with school districts to expand professional learning and worked alongside universities to align teacher preparation with research. The progress shows up every day: teachers feel confident in their instruction, and students are thriving as a result.

The momentum is real, and we are more committed than ever. Take a look at what we’ve accomplished together: https://bit.ly/4A73NAX

Systemic change in literacy starts with higher education.Every future educator deserves to enter the classroom prepared ...
09/10/2026

Systemic change in literacy starts with higher education.

Every future educator deserves to enter the classroom prepared with evidence-aligned practices. Higher education faculty, leaders, and partners are working together to transform teacher preparation.

sessions in the Higher Education strand highlight the innovative frameworks, interdisciplinary systems, and collaborative efforts shaping this work:

🔹 “The Canon of Literacy: A Three Sciences Framework for Coherent Instructional Decision-Making” with Paige Pullen

🔹 “High Impact Tutoring: What, Why, How” with Katie Pace Miles

🔹 “Educators of Color Conference Cohort Panel: Higher Education Perspectives on the Science of Reading” with Altheria Caldera, Kellee Dillard Watkins, JaVaughn Hardaway, Towanda Harris, Tiffany M. Nyachae, and Keshia Megie-Thompson

🔹 “From Alignment to Impact: Coherent Higher Education Systems for Interdisciplinary Science” with Cara McDermott-Fasy and Doreen Mazzye

Join peers in Chicago who are shaping the future of educator preparation.

🔗 It’s not too late to save your seat at the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League: https://bit.ly/4xPXkc5

We’re bringing our whole league together for a full week of celebration!Join us October 19–23 for Voices of The League: ...
09/09/2026

We’re bringing our whole league together for a full week of celebration!

Join us October 19–23 for Voices of The League: Expert Insights into the Science of Reading as we mark 10 years of The Reading League with a free, five-day webinar series

Each session spotlights a different part of our community, from educators and families to researchers and other experts in the field.

📅 Oct. 19–23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET

Save your free seat: https://bit.ly/4dbq32D

By middle and high school, students encounter more complex texts in every subject.But what about students who are still ...
09/09/2026

By middle and high school, students encounter more complex texts in every subject.

But what about students who are still building the reading skills they need?

Supporting adolescent readers means bridging foundational word recognition gaps while building comprehension, knowledge, and critical thinking.

At the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League, our Adolescent Literacy sessions offer research and practical ideas for supporting secondary students:

🔹 “From Research to Reality: Teacher Leadership for Secondary Literacy Improvement” with Julie Burtscher Brown

🔹 “Adolescent Literacy: Disciplines Matter Mightily” with Miah Daughtery

🔹 “Understanding the Relationship Between Word Recognition Skills and Reading Comprehension for Adolescents: Applying Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Outcomes” with Michael Solis

Join us in Chicago to connect, learn, and take away practical ideas for your classroom, school, or district.

🔗 There’s still time to register for : https://bit.ly/4A6EPSj

A master schedule is more than an administrative tool. It’s a reflection of your school’s instructional priorities.As th...
09/08/2026

A master schedule is more than an administrative tool. It’s a reflection of your school’s instructional priorities.

As the school year gets underway, take a moment to consider whether your daily structures truly support your literacy goals.

A quick check can help you notice:

🔹 Are students getting uninterrupted access to Tier 1 instruction?

🔹 Is intervention supplementing core reading instruction or competing with it?

🔹 Are staff and instructional minutes aligned with actual student needs?

In our latest blog post, Elisabeth Lamoureaux explores how to protect valuable instructional time and align staff strengths with student data across all grade levels.

Read the full post to learn how thoughtful shifts in scheduling can better support literacy in your school: https://bit.ly/4yqIys6

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