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Because of you, reading continues to give. 💙 Last year, 120K+ educators gained the knowledge to teach reading effectively—reaching nearly 2M students.

Help us keep the momentum going this #GivingTuesday as we work to reach more educators: thereadingleague.org/donate

#Nonprofit #ItTakesALeague
December 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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What does it really mean for literacy materials to be research-aligned?

In a @edmarketbrief.bsky.social interview, TRL's Marisa Ramirez Stukey explains how rigorous, research-informed reviews, strong publisher partnerships & coherence across grade levels are reshaping literacy instruction. ⬇️
How New Literacy Product Reviews Are Demanding Vendors Go Beyond a 'Phonics Patch'
The Reading League is hoping to advance the conversation around literacy materials and push for improvements in the K-12 marketplace through their new product reviews.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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State data shows just over a fifth of Oregon teachers last year had been on the job for three years or less. For smaller districts, that percentage is often higher and so is staff turnover. To counteract that trend, a small district in Lane Couny is increasing its recruiting efforts.
Oregon’s small school districts often have more inexperienced teachers
Just over a fifth of Oregon teachers last year had been on the job for three years or less, according to recent data from the Oregon Department of Education.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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📌 "McMahon’s argument that no one would miss the Department of Education depends on several assumptions [...]. These assumptions do not align with the lived reality of American families."
McMahon's education plan breaks the law and denies students' rights | Opinion
What Linda McMahon dismisses as 'micromanagement' is, in reality, the implementation of our nation's special education law.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Kevin Curry, a food influencer and a former SNAP recipient, explains where SNAP recipients can get the most up-to-date information on their benefits, and how anyone can find free or affordable food. n.pr/4nPEa0c
November 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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October 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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💙 2024 was our most impactful year yet!

Each milestone reflects our commitment to helping every child learn to read & equipping every educator to teach them. None of this would be possible without you. Thanks for being part of this community.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WQSz0M

#Nonprofit
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Pediatricians play a vital role in early literacy & our new resource is here to support you.

Explore #TRLCompass & find guidance to:

🔹 Identify reading difficulties early
🔹 Support families in literacy development
🔹 Connect literacy with whole-child health

https://bit.ly/4hiQrIC
October 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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TRL hosts monthly Communities of Practice to support literacy professionals across the field. These groups are free and tailored to specific areas, providing focused conversations, impactful networking, resource sharing, and more.

Find your community: https://bit.ly/4navCR9

#ItTakesALeague
October 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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New 2025 testing data shows third- through eighth-graders scored far below 2019 levels in reading. In math, some grades have made gains, but all are lagging compared to before the pandemic. n.pr/473xAwC
In reading, the nation's students are still stuck in a pandemic slump
New 2025 testing data shows third- through eighth-graders scored far below 2019 levels in reading. In math, some grades have made gains, but all are lagging compared to before the pandemic.
n.pr
October 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.
Kids who use social media score lower on reading and memory tests, a study shows
Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.
n.pr
October 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Students and teachers already use a variety of AI tools on a regular basis. It can quicken tasks and serve as a helpful study tool, but it can also be used to bully and harass peers.
What Oregonians need to know about the pros and cons of artificial intelligence in local schools
For all the pros there are with this advanced technology, for both students and teachers, there are several cons, too. And where there are gray areas that take extra nuance to navigate, young people will need guidance.
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October 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Sold a Story fans - we've got something new! www.youtube.com/shorts/a94It...
New Sold a Story discussion guides for Episodes 11-14
YouTube video by APM Reports
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October 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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At #TRLConf2025, @burnsm1.bsky.social shared five evidence-based criteria to guide educators in choosing and delivering interventions that truly help struggling readers.

@edweek.org’s Sarah Schwartz breaks down the insights and additional takeaways from the session.
What Makes an Effective Reading Intervention? One Researcher's 5 Criteria
Studies highlight targeting specific skills and offering opportunities for practice, among others.
www.edweek.org
October 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Join us for our #WordConnections webinar series. We'll explore implementation of this research-based, targeted intervention to support students' reading of complex words! #TosteTeam #BigWords #ScienceOfReading

📅 Nov 13 + Dec 4 | 💻 Live Online
🔗 Register: tosteteam.simpletix.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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“We are all carrying the weight of this crisis.”

@hilderbrandpelzer3.bsky.social reminded us at #TRLConf2025 that we aren't powerless: Teach through reading frustration instead of punishing it.

Every child deserves the chance to read, learn, and lead a life beyond the margins.

#LiteracyForAll
October 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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October is #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth—a reminder that dyslexia doesn't have to be a barrier to literacy success.

Evidence-aligned reading instruction helps all learners thrive. This month, we’ll share resources for educators to support every learner's needs & help them thrive.
October 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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One-time workshops aren’t enough. Educators deserve sustained, job-embedded learning that transforms practice.

Discover why TRL is shifting from “professional development” to “professional learning” & how this change empowers teachers:
https://bit.ly/48ttyjo

#LiteracyPD #LiteracyMatters
Embracing Educator Growth: Our Shift From “Professional Development” to “Professional Learning”
Dr. Marisa Ramirez Stukey discusses why the shift from “Professional Development” to “Professional Learning” is intentional and grounded in a deeper understanding of how educators grow and improve.
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September 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Join us for our October event!
September 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Brain Development Signals Reading Challenges Long Before Kindergarten www.the74million.org/zero2eight/b...
Brain Development Signals Reading Challenges Long Before Kindergarten
Developmental trajectories of children with and without reading disabilities start to diverge around 18 months, rather than at 5 or 6 years old.
www.the74million.org
September 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Louisa Moats describes #TRLConf2025 as "the best conference to go to." Every session features top experts building reading knowledge.

Hear more from Louisa in this short video, then join 2,000+ leaders in Chicago—tickets are going fast: www.thereadingleague.org/conference/

#LiteracyLeadership
September 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Early reading failure fuels the school-to-prison pipeline.

In a new op-ed, educator & national speaker @hilderbrandpelzer3.bsky.social explains why literacy is freedom work & how leaders can interrupt the pipeline where it begins: in our classrooms.
The School-to-Prison Pipeline Runs Right Through Reading Classrooms
Hilderbrand Pelzer III is an educator, author, and national speaker whose career spans teaching, school leadership, and district leadership. Drawing on decades as a principal, district leader, and adv...
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September 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM