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The Reading League Staff Pose together at Headquarters to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the organization

The Educators of Color Conference Community pose on stage during their panel presentation at the 9th Annual Conference of The Reading League in Chicago

Natalie Gwishiri, Marisa Stukey, Katie Sojewicz, and Anne Marie Smith, all of The Reading League pose together at the Wired to Learn Fast Summit 2026

Literacy opens doors—and on International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating its power.

Access to strong reading instruction gives women the knowledge, confidence, and opportunity to lead, advocate, and shape the future.

#GiveToGain #IWD2026

The reading League Summit 2026 #TRLSummit2026 60 days until the reading league summit in syracuse, NY

In 60 days, #TRLSummit2026 will bring together educators, researchers & literacy leaders to deepen their understanding of how assessment, instruction & the #SoR work together to transform student outcomes.

Save your seat to learn from 19 national experts in Syracuse this May: https://bit.ly/4btahj5

The Reading League New Blog Post Purposeful Assessment: A Leadership Responsibility Reflections from the Measuring What Matters Webinar Elisabeth Lamoureaux Professional Learning Director for Leadership and Implementation

When purpose drives every measure, data improves instruction. Our latest blog, “Purposeful Assessment: A Leadership Responsibility,” explores how leaders can align screenings, diagnostics & classroom checks to make assessment meaningful.

Don't miss this must-read: https://bit.ly/4srer0G

What can help more Syracuse students reach graduation? Literacy & strong early instruction.

In a piece for @syracuse.com, @mariamurray.bsky.social shares why this matters & what school leaders, families & policymakers can do next.

Read it here. ⬇️

Free Webinar from funding to impact: Making Literacy Investments Count Presenter: Katie Sojewicz VP of Professional Learning The Reading League March 26, 2026 from 2:30 - 3:15 pm ET

New literacy funding alone won’t improve outcomes. Real change happens through strong implementation.

Learn more in our free, 45-minute webinar for school leaders:

📍 From Funding to Impact: Making Literacy Investments Count
📅 Thurs., March 26 | 2:30 p.m. ET

Register now: https://bit.ly/4smHdzx

The Reading League Free in-person professional learning event to Level up your school's instruction to boost student writing and comprehension with speaker dr. leslie laud, creator of think SRSD at the oncenter in Syracuse, NY on March 20, 2026 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Space is limited! Reserve your FREE Seat!

There’s still time to register & take your school’s writing instruction to the next level!

Join us for a FREE full-day workshop with Leslie Laud on March 20 in Syracuse & get evidence-aligned strategies to help students become confident & independent writers.

Save your seat: https://bit.ly/4rM4aN3

#NationalReadingMonth Supporting a Young Reader? We're here to help you build the confidence that inspires a lifelong love of reading. Explore The Reading League Compass to find FREE resources for families and caregivers

📚 March is #NationalReadingMonth.

Parents & caregivers: we’re here to help. The Families & Caregivers page of #TRLCompass offers free, practical reading resources & guidance you can use at home.

Save this page & share it with others: https://bit.ly/4bbeKH4

Free Webinar with The Reading League Action Plan for Educator Preparation Programs: Course Alignment, Program Coherence, and School Partnerships Presenters: Dr. Cara McDermott-Fasy, Dept of Special Ed at Rhode Island College, & Dr. Doreen Mazzye, Dept of Curriculum & Instruction at SUNY Oswego Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET

Join TRL for a free, 60-minute webinar designed for EPP faculty & leaders who want to move from well-intended coursework to intentional & aligned programs.

📍 Action Plan for EPPs 📅 Wed., March 4, 4:30 pm ET

Learn more & save your seat: https://bit.ly/3MKLKg7

The Reading League Black History Month The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education. - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

As we conclude #BlackHistoryMonth, we look toward the ultimate goal of literacy: deep, critical thought.

Our commitment to evidence-aligned instruction doesn't end on Feb. 28. We work year-round to equip educators with the knowledge & tools that help students build both intelligence & character.

Holding the Pendulum Steady A moderated dialogue on multilingual literacy, language development, and the science of reading AbstractAs states and districts increasingly adopt policies aligned with the science of reading, questio...

As states adopt evidence-aligned literacy policies, questions remain about how these shifts serve multilingual learners.

Explore these in @langmag.bsky.social’s article, "Holding the Pendulum Steady," which features a moderated dialogue on multilingual literacy, language development & the #SoR.

The Reading League Summit 2026 "When educators are unsure about next steps to take, they explain data instead of taking action on data." - Sarah Brown President System Impact Consulting

Join Dr. Sarah Brown at #TRLSummit2026 as she moderates “Taking Action on Student Data,” which focuses on moving from interpretation to instructionally sound, equitable action.

Bring your team, and join us in Syracuse this May.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4730QnX

It's Official! Certified Professional Learning Partner 2026 After a rigorous evaluation, we are now a certified provider in the Professional Learning Partner Guide. Check out our profile to see how we can support you. www.riveteducation.org

Excited to announce we're officially a certified provider in Rivet Education’s Professional Learning Partner Guide. The #PLPG points school districts to organizations that provide implementation support for high-quality instructional materials.

Learn more in our profile: https://bit.ly/3N0Wc34

The Reading League Journal "The most meaningful data are those that are collected intentionally to answer specific instructional questions." from "Measuring What Matters: Understanding What Assessments Really Tell Us" by Jessica Toste, Daniel Espinas, Eric Oslund, Amy Elleman, and Gina Biancarosa

The Reading League Journal 50% Off a New One-Year Journal Subscription Use Code: New Year 26 offer ends March 31, 2026 Image of an open spread of TRL Journal with call outs that it's trusted evidence-based articles and translate research into everyday practice

The latest #TRLJournal unpacks what different assessments reveal & how to use data to make the right decisions.

From screening to diagnostics, it’s not about more tests—it’s about asking better questions: https://bit.ly/3O7k0lS

+ Save 50% off a subscription now until 3/31/2026

The Reading League Black History Month We have a crisis of literacy in the Black community, and the science of reading is the solution to that crisis. It's not just about teaching children to read; it's about giving them a future. - Kareem Weaver

Literacy is a matter of life outcomes. Kareem Weaver warns the literacy instruction gap is a systemic crisis—but it has a solution.

At TRL, we're equipping educators, families, and policymakers with evidence-aligned tools to ensure every child has a future built on literacy.

#BlackHistoryMonth

The science of reading is a critical foundation designed to support all children in becoming proficient readers. Literacy must be inclusive, diverse, and equitable so all students have what they need to be successful readers. - Dr. Maria Murray, President and CEO of The Reading League

On World Day of Social Justice, we recognize that access to evidence-based reading instruction is not a privilege—it’s a right.

When all students receive effective literacy instruction grounded in the science of reading, we move closer to a more just and equitable society.

#SocialJusticeDay

Andrea Setmeyer, Marisa Stukey, Katie Sojewicz, and Natalie Gwishiri of The Reading League pose together at the Wired to Learn Fast Summit in Florida.

Panelists speak at the Wired to Learn Fast Summit in Florida.

Attendees pose together at the Wired to Learn Fast Summit in Florida.

Wired to Learn Fast 2026 Summit in Florida

The Reading League team spent the week at the Wired to Learn Fast Summit, learning alongside leaders committed to strengthening literacy systems—an incredible experience made possible through the partnership between The Learning Alliance & Indian River County School District.

#ItTakesALeague

Instead of waiting for students to fail, we could use early screening data, make strategic decisions, devote resources to early literacy instruction, and ensure that every child who needs early intervention receives it before they experience difficulty. We could do this. And yet, most districts and schools do not. - Margaret Goldberg Co-Founder, The Right to read project The Reading League Summit 2026

The Reading League Summit 2026 From Confusion to Clarity: Turning Data Into Instructional Impact May 5-6, 2026 | Syracuse, New York #TRLSummit2026

At #TRLSummit2026, Margaret Goldberg will moderate “Taking Action on Classroom Data” and guide panelists on using assessment before students struggle and ensuring classroom data actually drives instruction.

📍 May 5-6, 2026 | Syracuse, NY

Save your seat today: https://bit.ly/4tJte8g

The Reading League's Navigation Curriculum Navigation Reports Providing Direction for Curriculum Decision Makers Access the New Report Foundations A-Z, Grades K-5

A new Curriculum Navigation Report (CNR) is available on #TRLCompass!

Foundations A to Z joins our list of CNRs, providing impartial insights that support informed decisions about instructional materials.

🔗 Access the Report: https://bit.ly/4tEP1y5

Dr. Altheria Caldera and Dr. Linda Rhyne pose together at The Reading League Virginia's Inaugural Conference on February 12, 2026

Altheria Caldera leaders her panel presentation "Marginalized Voices in Literacy" at The Reading League Virginia's Inaugural Conference on February 12, 2026.

Dr. Altheria Caldera poses with panelists at The Reading League Virginia's Inaugural Conference on February 12, 2026. Pictured left to right: Joseph Salazar, Dr. Altehria Caldera, Dr. Simone Gibson, Dr. Sharice Lane, and Jacqueline Alston.

This week, @thereadingleagueva.bsky.social held its inaugural conference this week. Attendees enjoyed a day of connection & learning with keynotes from Dr. Julia Lindsay, Dr. Altheria Caldera & Linda Rhyne.

Learn more about our Chapter network: https://bit.ly/4kx9Ozi

#TRLChaptersInAction

Black History Month "Our children are brilliant. They come to us with a wealth of linguistic knowledge. Our job is to bridge that knowledge with the science of how the brain learns to read." — Dr. Kymyona Burk

The #SoR provides the evidence-aligned roadmap that honors student brilliance through the most effective instruction possible.

This week, we celebrate the researchers and educators working to align classroom practice with how the brain actually learns to read.

When we know better, we do better.

The Summit 2026 Panel Taking Action on Policy Moderator Kymyona Burk, Senior Policy Fellow ExcelinEd; Panelists Jill Pentimonti, Associate Professor University of Notre Dame; Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education State of Indiana; and Tim Odegard, Professor of Psychology Middle Tennessee State University

Policy shapes practice—when it’s grounded in real data.

At #TRLSummit2026, Kymymona Burk moderates “Taking Action on Policy” with Katie Jenner, Jill Pentimonti & Tim Odegard on designing and implementing literacy policy that improves outcomes.

Join us in May in Syracuse: https://bit.ly/4rxMC73

The Reading League Summit 2026 Panel Taking Action on District Data Moderator Brian McMahon Director of Accountability & Research, School District of Indian River County and Panelists Alex Shelton, Consultant; Kelly Powell-Smith, Professor at Mount St. Joseph University; and Kim St. Martin Director at Michigan MTSS Center

District data can guide system-level decisions—if we know how to read the signals.

At #TRLSummit2026, Brian McMahon, Alex Shelton, Kelly Powell-Smith & Kim St. Martin will explore what it takes to build cohesive, district-wide literacy assessment systems.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qpengr

The Summit 2026 Panel Taking Action on Student Data Moderator Sarah Brown President System Impact Consulting Panelists Jessica Toste Associate Professor, The University of Texas at Austin; Dr. Lillian Duran Professor, College of Education: Special Education, University of Oregon; and Mark Shinn, President, Data-Based Consulting Inc.

Effective data use begins with the learner behind the numbers.

At #TRLSummit2026, Sarah Brown, Lillian Durán, Jessica Toste & Mark Shinn discuss culturally responsive screening, progress monitoring & matching students with supportive texts.

Save your seat: https://bit.ly/4r1xxu1

The Summit 2026 Panel Taking Action on Classroom Data Moderator Margaret Goldberg Co-Founder The Right to Read Project Panelists Matthew Burns Fien Professor of Special Education University of Florida; Sarah Siegal Principal Solutions Engineer Instructor; and Tiffany Hogan Professor MGH Institute of Health and Professions

Data isn’t the destination—it’s the starting point. At #TRLSummit2026, experts will explore how to act on literacy data at every level of the system.

Join Margaret Goldberg, Matt Burns, Tiffany Hogan & Sarah Siegal for "Taking Action on Classroom Data."

Save your seat: https://bit.ly/4ciPFLl

Educator Preparation Program leaders from St. Francis College recently gathered to do work for New York State's Path Forward Initiative, aligning their programs to address the science of reading and learning.

Educator Preparation Program leaders from Niagara University recently gathered to do work for New York State's Path Forward Initiative, aligning their programs to address the science of reading and learning.

Educator Preparation Program leaders from SUNY Plattsburgh recently gathered to do work for New York State's Path Forward Initiative, aligning their programs to address the science of reading and learning.

Educator Preparation Program leaders from Bufffalo State University recently gathered to do work for New York State's Path Forward Initiative, aligning their programs to address the science of reading and learning.

Grateful for NYS’s commitment to the Path Forward Initiative & the opportunity to guide colleges toward stronger educator prep.

Thanks to Buffalo State, Oswego & Plattsburgh, Niagara University & St. Francis College for leading the way.

Bring this work to your program: https://bit.ly/4knPBvN

The Reading League Summit 2026 90 Days Until The Reading League Summit in Syracuse NY hashtag T R L Summit 2026

In 90 days, educators, researchers & leaders will gather for #TRLSummit2026 to deepen their understanding of how assessment, instruction & the science of reading work together to transform student outcomes.

🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity—secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/4asmQdX

The Reading League Reading aloud helps build comprehension, expand vocabulary, and foster a lifelong love of reading. hashtag world read aloud day

We’re celebrating World Read Aloud Day!

Reading aloud isn’t just fun—it helps build comprehension, expand vocabulary, and foster a lifelong love of reading.

What are you reading aloud with your students, friends, or family? Let us know! ⬇️

#WRAD26

New this year at #TRLSummit2026: bring school literacy data to life with data workshops led by Drs. Adrea Truckenmiller & Anita Archer.

Move beyond numbers & spreadsheets into confident, instructionally sound decision-making.

Register now to join us in Syracuse this May: https://bit.ly/4rpsGCu

Black History Month with The Reading League "The cause of freedom is not the cause of a race or a sect, a party or a class—it is the cause of humankind, the very birthright of humanity. Education is the right to the light."— Dr. Anna Julia Cooper

At TRL, we believe literacy is a "birthright of humanity."

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor Dr. Anna Julia Cooper, who fought for the highest educational standards for Black students.

"The light," she championed, lives on in the #SoR—giving every child tools to claim their freedom.

The Reading League Virtual Professional Learning Build the knowledge and skills that drive stronger literacy outcomes. Data-Drive Literacy Instruction K-3 March 4, 2026 at 8:30 -11 am ET Data-Drive Literacy Instruction 4-12 March 4, 2026 at 830 - 11 am ET Learn More and Register

Virtual Professional Learning Data-Driven Literacy Instruction K-3 Gain the skills to make data-driven decisions with impact. Clarify differences between screening, diagnostics, and progress monitoring. Explore the essential components of comprehensive assessment, and learn how to leverage data to create targeted small groups and monitor progress. March 4 2026 830 to 11 a.m. The Reading League

Virtual Professional Learning Data-Driven Literacy Instruction 4-12 Gain the skills to make data-driven decisions with impact. Clarify differences between screening, diagnostics, and progress monitoring. Explore the essential components of comprehensive assessment, and learn how to leverage data to create targeted small groups and monitor progress. March 5 2026 at 830 to 11 a.m. ET The Reading League

Real-time Learning With Literacy Experts Virtual Professional Learning Sessions Grow your skills and knowledge in 2026 with flexible, interactive, and expert-led opportunities in evidence-aligned literacy instruction. Find Your Session and Register

Learn how to turn reading assessment data into targeted, effective instruction in upcoming Virtual Professional Learning sessions.

Data-Driven Literacy Instruction:

🔹 Grades K-3 | March 4, 8:30 - 11 am ET
🔗 https://bit.ly/3NPCmb4

🔹 Grades 4-12, March 5, 8:30 - 11 am ET
🔗 https://bit.ly/4keMeHI