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Explore insights, success stories, and practical guidance from educators and experts advancing the science of reading. The Reading League Blog highlights evidence-aligned practices, professional learning, and stories that inspire change in literacy instruction.

“It is not easy to be a pioneer – but oh, it is fascinating! I would not trade one moment for all the riches in the world.”

—Elizabeth Blackwell

Purposeful Assessment: A Leadership Responsibility

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Reflect on our Measuring What Matters webinar, where we discussed how clarity and alignment turn literacy data into actionable instructional impact.

The Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines (3rd Edition)
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The Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines (3rd Edition)

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Created to flag misaligned literacy practices, The Reading League’s Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines help educators choose evidence-aligned curricula and build equitable reading instruction. It highlights how the CEGs and Curriculum Navigation Reports support educators and leaders in making evidence-based, equitable literacy decisions.

Watertown City School District: Transforming Literacy Instruction With The Reading League
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Watertown City School District: Transforming Literacy Instruction With The Reading League

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Watertown City School District, located in Upstate New York, faced a familiar yet critical challenge: improving literacy outcomes while navigating a crowded field of programs and instructional approaches. Despite a strong commitment to student success, district leaders identified a gap in their K–4 reading instruction.

5 Things You Should Know About The Reading League Summit
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5 Things You Should Know About The Reading League Summit

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If you’ve ever left a conference wishing for more time to connect research, data, and classroom practice, The Reading League Summit is for you. This unique event brings together educators, researchers, and leaders for a shared journey toward one goal: using literacy data to make a real difference for students. Here are five things you should know before you join us in May 2026.

Changing Course: Large Scale Implementation of the Science of Reading
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Changing Course: Large Scale Implementation of the Science of Reading

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Learn how The Compass School transformed literacy instruction through science of reading training, curriculum alignment, coaching, and structured literacy practices, leading to significant gains in student reading achievement.

Embracing the Science of Reading: A Transformational Journey for our SC School
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Embracing the Science of Reading: A Transformational Journey for our SC School

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Discover how a Title I elementary school transformed literacy outcomes through Science of Reading implementation, LETRS training, and evidence-aligned instruction, leading to significant gains across all grade levels.

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A Mission in Action: How Colorado’s 5280 Literacy Symposium Helped Advance the Right to Read
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A Mission in Action: How Colorado’s 5280 Literacy Symposium Helped Advance the Right to Read

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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.

Summit 2025: Insight, Impact, and What’s Next
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Summit 2025: Insight, Impact, and What’s Next

Brandi LawsonCategories: Science of Reading|

On April 21–22, The Reading League held its third annual Summit in Chicago, Illinois. Unlike traditional conferences where participants choose from a variety of sessions, the Summit offers a shared learning experience.

Essential Tools for Adolescent Literacy
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Essential Tools for Adolescent Literacy

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Adolescent literacy is complex, requiring attention to decoding, fluency, comprehension, writing, vocabulary, and engagement with challenging texts.

Recap of the 8th Annual Conference of The Reading League
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Recap of the 8th Annual Conference of The Reading League

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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.

The Reading League Chapter Network Book Studies: Flexible and Collaborative Professional Learning
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The Reading League Chapter Network Book Studies: Flexible and Collaborative Professional Learning

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We believe educators must possess professional knowledge in the science of reading to maximize outcomes for all readers. Book studies strike a perfect balance between personal reflection and collaborative learning.

Dr. Maria Murray’s 10 Tips for Using Decodable Texts
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Dr. Maria Murray’s 10 Tips for Using Decodable Texts

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Dr. Maria Murray shares ten helpful tips for using decodable texts, but first, let’s take a closer look at what decodable texts are and how they support beginning readers in developing crucial phonics skills through structured and intentional practice.

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