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A Mission in Action: How Colorado’s 5280 Literacy Symposium Helped Advance the Right to Read
At The Reading League, our mission is simple but powerful: to advance evidence-aligned reading instruction so that every child can become a confident, skilled reader. In Colorado, that mission came to life with the launch of our first-ever, in-person 5280 Literacy Symposium in June 2024—and just one year later, we are celebrating a powerful outcome for kids across the state.
The Reading League Announces Second Cohort of Educators of Color Conference Community
The Reading League has welcomed 39 teachers, school administrators, reading experts, nonprofit founders and others for its second cohort of the Educators of Color Conference Community (ECCC).
Noted reading scholar Jessica Toste, Ph.D., appointed editor-in-chief of The Reading League Journal
The Reading League has named noted reading scholar Jessica Toste, Ph.D., its newest editor-in-chief of The Reading League Journal, the premier publication dedicated to connecting the science of reading with educators’ professional practices.
The Reading League Statement on the Elimination of the Department of Education
The Reading League is concerned about the long-term impact that eliminating the Department of Education (DOE) will have on the critical infrastructure that supports learning in the United States.
Maria Murray, president and CEO of The Reading League, Named Central New York Nonprofit Executive of the Year
Maria Murray, Ph.D, president and chief executive officer of The Reading League, or TRL, has been named nonprofit executive of the year by the CNY Business Journal. The award recognizes Murray’s leadership, vision, and profound impact as a national proponent of evidence-aligned reading instruction.
Recap of the 8th Annual Conference of The Reading League
Over 2,500 educators from across the United States and seven countries gathered for our unforgettable, world-class annual conference, showcasing The Reading League’s widespread reach and impact.

