Looking for practical ways to navigate AI in literacy instruction? On August 27, join a live webinar for: 🔹 A clearer understanding of AI opportunities + concerns 🔹 Ways to help students use (or refuse) AI 🔹 Ideas for preserving critical thinking + student voice 📍 Register: buff.ly/7gngLXc

What if classroom management were viewed as a literacy strategy? 💡 In an article for Literacy Today, Kenisha Williams explores how purposeful routines, formative assessment, and strong instructional leadership can create classrooms where learning and language thrive: buff.ly/I8LBGD4

What can banned books teach students about power and representation? 📢 In a short video, Caroline B. Rabalais presents her article for the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, exploring how challenged YA books can support critical literacy and critical consciousness: buff.ly/m1cMUKq

Thank you to Aileen Hower for joining ILA's Circle of 70! 💙 The Circle of 70 celebrates ILA's 70th anniversary by recognizing supporters whose generosity helps advance literacy research, professional learning, and advocacy for educators worldwide. 📍Learn more: buff.ly/NIjF7pq

Ka Man Li, a teacher-librarian, has been an ILA member since 2025. For our 70th anniversary, she told us: "As a teacher-librarian in a secondary school located in Hong Kong, I joined ILA to find others walking the path of nurturing students' literacy." 📍 Share your ILA story: buff.ly/pmuG8t4

What if some students struggle not with reading, but with seeing? In an article for Literacy Today magazine, Alexandra Spichtig explores how visual skills support reading and shares practical ways educators can recognize and address visual skill challenges. 📍 Read the full article: buff.ly/nl16Vsy

Lesson plans provide structure, but responsive teaching requires professional judgment. 💡 In an article for The Reading Teacher, explore how coaching and rehearsal help preservice teachers adapt standardized lessons while centering student voice, agency, and literacy learning: buff.ly/xksRg60

In a recent interview, ILA past president Carrice Cummins shared her thoughts on the importance of attending in-person conferences, particularly for preservice and early career educators. 🌟 Hear more from other ILA past presidents in our ongoing webinar series! Explore our archive: buff.ly/t4uvdCu

AI is reshaping literacy learning. 💡 On August 27 at 5:00 p.m. ET, explore in a live webinar how AI is changing the way students read, write, and create, plus gain practical ways to support thoughtful, student-centered learning. 📍Register today: buff.ly/uZXLNgQ

Looking for trusted literacy resources in one place? 💡 ILA's Resources by Topic page features curated articles, briefs, webinars, and more to help you build your knowledge and find practical, evidence-based support whenever you need it. 📍Explore our curated list: buff.ly/O8JlV5Z

As part of our ongoing 70th anniversary celebrations, Norman A. Stahl and P. David Pearson—along with many of their esteemed colleagues—penned two feature stories in Literacy Today magazine reflecting on pivotal moments in ILA history. 📍 Read their features: buff.ly/fG9ejhk

AI literacy is about helping students think critically about ethics, privacy, and power. 🧑‍💻 In an article for the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, Vanderbilt University researchers shows how creating multimedia PSAs gave students a voice in conversations about AI: buff.ly/DztBATp

Dr. Ernest Morrell's scholarship transformed adolescent literacy by centering critical literacy, youth voice, and educational equity. The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy is seeking submissions for a special collection that builds on Dr. Morrell's work. 📍Submit by October 15: buff.ly/yNgwJQL

We are proud to welcome Stephen Peters, ILA past president, as the newest member of our Circle of 70! 🎉 Thank you for helping celebrate 70 years of advancing literacy and for supporting the work still ahead. 📍Learn more: buff.ly/NIjF7pq

How can educators balance structured reading programs with the flexibility to meet students' individual needs? 📝 In an article for The Reading Teacher, researchers explore the role of teacher autonomy in evidence-based reading instruction and why professional judgment matters: buff.ly/OQ7JfA4

Show off your ILA pride! 📢 From shirts and hoodies to mugs, totes, and more, the official ILA store has gear for literacy advocates—and every purchase helps support ILA's mission.

Behavior is communication. Not just something to manage. 💡 In an article for Literacy Today magazine, educational specialist Roshunda Black-Mitchell explores how trauma-informed classrooms help students feel safe enough to engage, communicate, and grow as readers and writers: buff.ly/q0Ph1cj

Secondary students face increasingly complex reading demands, but many still need explicit support with decoding, fluency, and comprehension. 📖 Join Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey on August 4 for practical, research-informed strategies you can apply right away. 📍Register today: buff.ly/0hDoaij

Looking for trusted literacy resources? 📚️ From peer-reviewed journals and webinars to classroom tools, ILA offers research-informed resources to help educators strengthen instruction and support every learner. 📍Explore what's available. Bookmark this page: buff.ly/ka7fkY6

Research is only the beginning. 📚️ The ILA Literacy Learning Library helps educators put evidence into practice with expert videos, peer-reviewed articles, implementation tools, and more—all designed to strengthen literacy instruction. 📍Explore now: buff.ly/oNiKgly

What if students helped design learning spaces?💡 In a short video, an intergenerational team discuss their experience building a youth-led online writing community on Discord. Their research showcases how shared leadership and youth expertise can reshape digital literacy learning: buff.ly/jzSNTTV

As guest editor of Literacy Today magazine, New Teacher University Founder Terry Ross was instrumental in shaping this issue, which centers on classroom management. In his opening address, he shares how his experiences have shaped his understanding of literacy education: buff.ly/Y1eIkzP

On August 4 at 4:00 p.m. ET, join Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey for a live webinar all about Science of Reading principles in secondary classrooms. You'll learn ways in which you can integrate explicit reading instruction into the content you already teach. 📍Register today: buff.ly/0hDoaij

Today, we're celebrating the generous supporters who have joined ILA's Circle of 70—a special recognition for leadership donors helping sustain ILA's mission. 💙 Among them is ILA past president Kenneth Kunz, whose support ensures our work continues for years to come. 📍Learn more: buff.ly/95auFoZ

How should AI fit into literacy instruction? 💻️ In an article for Reading Research Quarterly, the authors explore how preservice English teachers developed classroom AI policies—and the tensions between supporting innovation and protecting critical thinking, writing, and reading: buff.ly/CLRamOq

The latest issue of Literacy Today magazine is out now! 📰 Explore insights from experts in the field on how effective classroom management can drive literacy achievement and why building a thriving literacy ecosystem matters. 📍Read the full issue: buff.ly/zxat3tt

If you believe in the power of literacy, you belong here. 📖 Join ILA's global community of educators, researchers, and literacy leaders as we celebrate 70 years of advancing literacy for all. Connect, contribute, save on professional learning, and make an impact. 📍Join us: buff.ly/g9zAcKV

The books in your classroom library help shape how students see themselves and the world. 🌍️ In a new Literacy Now blog post, explore why diverse children's literature matters and discover practical resources for building a classroom library that reflects and respects every learner: buff.ly/9jkdzBz

Wanjohi Githinji, a senior lecturer at Kenyatta University, has been an ILA member since 2023. For our 70th anniversary, he reflects on how ILA has impacted his professional journey and strengthened his teaching. 📍 Share your ILA story with us: buff.ly/fEehrMN #ILA #ILAat70

In an article for Reading Research Quarterly, researchers found that Grade 1 students receiving teacher-led phonics instruction made stronger gains in foundational literacy skills than a business-as-usual group. 📚️ 📍Read the full article: buff.ly/sm9h5eu