How did Utah & WGU boost teacher candidate reading exam pass rates from 57% to over 90%? By aligning state policy, faculty capacity building & the #SoR with cognitive science. 📖 Read Lori Anderson’s guest post on scaling EPP reform: https://bit.ly/4fLEkna
Remember "Choose Your Own Adventure" books? That's #TRLConf2026. With learning strands woven throughout the schedule, you can mix & match sessions to build an experience tailored to your goals. The only challenge? Deciding what to attend next. Get the complete agenda: https://bit.ly/4w2B4d5
Ready to turn CA’s literacy initiatives & policy into real classroom change? "Leading Evidence-Aligned Literacy" equips leadership teams with actionable frameworks to make smarter decisions around instruction, data & resource allocation. Join TRL in California this fall: https://bit.ly/4w6qphF
TRL is hiring a Professional Learning Coordinator! This role will manage partner relationships, schedule expert presenters & help ensure schools receive the evidence-aligned literacy support they need. 🔗 Ready to make an impact? Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/4pMUZeC #NonprofitJobs
Evidence-aligned literacy instruction can’t stop at 3rd grade. It’s time to bridge the gap! Join TRL for “Evidence in Action: Advancing Adolescent Literacy Through the #SoR,” a free four-part webinar series that begins this September. 🔗 Save your spot: https://bit.ly/45wvHbn #AdolescentLiteracy
Your favorite authors aren't just presenting at #TRLConf2026—many will have official book signings! Bring your well-loved copies to Chicago to meet legends like Maryanne Wolf, Zaretta Hammond, Anita Archer & more face-to-face! 🔗 Secure your ticket to meet these leaders: https://bit.ly/3TlPU0V
When it comes to the #SoR, the biggest challenge is often turning research into reality. That’s why we created The Reading League Journal—to bridge research to practical, evidence-aligned instruction for educators, admins & coaches. 🔗 Learn more & subscribe: https://bit.ly/4bv3i9h
Meet Anne Marie! 👋 As Development Director, she raises funds so TRL can empower more educators and more decision-makers to change reading outcomes for generations of students. We’re grateful for Anne Marie’s passion and the contributions she makes every day. 💙 #ItTakesALeague
TRL is hiring an Email Marketing Manager to help lead, optimize & scale our email comms, connecting educators & advocates across the globe with resources and knowledge to implement evidence-aligned reading instruction. 🔗 Learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/45kiSkl #NonprofitMarketing #NonprofitJobs
When older students guess at long words, fluency & comprehension collapse. At #TRLConf2026, Drs. Brennan Chandler & Jessica Toste share research-aligned routines to master multisyllabic decoding & spelling, maximizing intervention time. 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4vK9scw #AdolescentLiteracy
Elevate your literacy instruction this fall with Virtual Professional Learning from TRL. Find flexible, interactive & expert-led opportunities to grow your skills & knowledge in evidence-aligned literacy instruction. 🔗 Browse the sessions & register: https://bit.ly/44Ltx7p #LiteracyLeadership
Education isn’t just a public good—it’s human infrastructure. TRL’s @karikurto.bsky.social attended AACTE Washington Week, where literacy leaders, policymakers & advocates gathered to discuss federal education policy & advocate for continued investment in educator prep: https://bit.ly/4fwXxsA
How does oral language bridge the gap to formal reading? At #TRLConf2026, Lucy Hart Paulson will share the developmental sequences of early literacy & provide practical, daily routines to help young learners successfully transition into early reading & writing. Save your seat: https://bit.ly/45iswUw
When professional coaching leads to peer leadership! Sayjel Patel (TRL) & Sheri Gaugler (Goodridge Elementary) co-presented "Words That Stick" to 400+ Kentucky educators at KEDC Grants Summer Conference. Proof of what happens when we build teacher knowledge & elevate educator expertise together.
We're pleased to announce Amanda Nickerson as Director of Educator Prep Partnerships. She'll oversee our work with EPPs to incorporate the #SoR into their curricula, helping new teachers enter classrooms equipped to provide evidence-aligned literacy instruction. Read more: https://bit.ly/3TwBGtY
When Tier 3 reading instruction drifts from the core curriculum, it creates a silo & confuses struggling students. At #TRLConf2026, Genevieve Thomas will share how the DBI framework intensifies intervention while maintaining schoolwide coherence. Learn more: https://bit.ly/44wLyq4 #LiteracyLeaders
Meet Toni! 👋 As the Chief Program Officer, she leads the teams that advance TRL’s mission through events, fund development, chapter growth and support, TRL’s Journal, TRL's Reading Buddies, and more. We’re grateful for Toni’s passion and the contributions she makes every day. 💙 #ItTakesALeague
How do strategy instruction & knowledge building work together? At #TRLConf2026, Amy Elleman will highlight decades of research showing how explicit strategy instruction thrives inside knowledge-rich frameworks to deepen reading comprehension for all learners. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ypUknp
From navigating AI with Adam Kronk to maximizing language comprehension with Sonia Cabell, the keynote speakers at #TRLConf2026 are tackling the most critical topics in education today. 🎟️ Make sure you’re in the room—save your seat now: https://bit.ly/3R5TrzF #LiteracyLeadership
Meet Andrea! 👋 As the VP of Marketing, she ensures TRL’s voice, visibility, and communications strategy effectively advance our mission. We’re grateful for Andrea’s passion and the contributions she makes every day. 💙 #ItTakesALeague
We’re looking forward to connecting with you this summer! 🌞 Will we see you at any of these upcoming events? Be sure to say hello! 👋 #TRLInAction
Join us for a free webinar & learn how to navigate the newly updated #TRLCompass & get an exclusive look at the brand-new Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines, 4th Edition. 🧭 📅 August 20, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET Can't make it live? Register to get the recording: https://bit.ly/4pbRTR4 #LiteracyResources
How do #HigherEd & equity meet in the #SoR? At #TRLConf2026, Altheria Caldera will moderate a panel of our third ECCC cohort as they share how university research can ensure literacy instruction is culturally inclusive. 🎟️ Don’t miss this vital conversation: https://bit.ly/4eQDFBM #LiteracyLeaders
Last week, we welcomed our Professional Learning Specialists to our Syracuse, NY HQ. Our team engaged in collaborative planning, thoughtful discussions & shared learning as we reflected on our work, strengthened our practice & prepared for the year ahead! #ItTakesALeague #LiteracyLeadership
“The conversation shaping the future of literacy education happens here.” — @mariamurray.bsky.social This fall, thousands of educators & literacy leaders will gather to learn, connect & integrate the #SoR into their practice at #TRLConf2026. Learn more about what’s in store: https://bit.ly/4aLFWMa
📍 TRL is traveling! Is your state on the map? We’re bringing our leader-centered PL Institutes to states across the country to help you turn literacy initiatives into sustained change. 🎟️ Seats are limited per location—secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4ybnZk5 #LiteracyLeadership
☀️ For educators & school leaders, summer is the ultimate window for professional learning. Sharpen your structured literacy toolkit with our 7 new arrivals—from morphology to dyslexia advocacy. Don't wait until August to refresh your practice: https://bit.ly/4aDn4ii #LiteracyResources
"Once you learn to read, you will forever be free." –Frederick Douglass This timeless truth anchors our mission. True independence starts with literacy. Through evidence-aligned reading instruction, we are empowering educators to unlock the ultimate freedom for every child: the ability to read.
When students can’t read, they're locked out of the modern workforce. At TRL, we believe literacy is a civil right & want to empower every educator to teach it effectively. Read this recent feature with Dr. Maria Murray by @thisiscny.com to learn how our Syracuse roots sparked a national movement.
Reading League founder tackles literacy crisis affecting students (Syracuse Trailblazers)
Dr. Maria Murray of the Reading League explains why two-thirds of students can't read at grade level and what science says actually works to teach literacy.
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A new Curriculum Navigation Report (CNR) is available on The Reading League Compass—Arts & Letters: Language Arts! The CNRs provide impartial insights to support informed decisions about instructional materials. 🔗 Access the Report: https://bit.ly/4fdE0hU #TRLCurrReports #LiteracyCurriculum
