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2024 Impact Report 207,000+ books and resources were ordered by 800+ schools worldwide 6,000+ educators trained through professional development 2,000,000+ students received improved instruction 1,000+ sets of classroom decodables were bundled and shipped 120,000+ educators utilized resources and training for knowledge building

41 The Reading League Chapters total across the U.S. 15,000+ TRL chapter members across the U.S. 380 volunteer chapter leaders across the U.S.

At every level, connection is at the heart of what we do, bringing research to practice, educators to knowledge, and students to the opportunities they deserve. And it's possible because of you.

💙 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

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The Reading League Compass New Resource for Pediatricians Explore evidence-aligned guidance and practical tools to: Identify early signs of reading difficulties Share printable resources to support families in nurturing literacy development Connect literacy and whole-child health

“Medicine and education are both critically involved in the health and well-being of children. These worlds need to be interconnected.” - Dr. Robert Rogers, Pediatrician and President of The Reading League Texas Explore this new resource and share it with your colleagues thereadingleague.org/compass/pediatricians

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

Join The Reading League's Communities of Practice Connecting Literacy Leaders Collaborate with peers and experts in real time Explore timely topics and practical solutions Gain actionable ideas to bring back to your classrooms and systems Find your community today

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

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.

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

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.

Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.

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.

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.

YouTube video by APM Reports New Sold a Story discussion guides for Episodes 11-14

Sold a Story fans - we've got something new! www.youtube.com/shorts/a94It...

What Makes an Effective Reading Intervention? One Researcher's 5 Criteria Studies highlight targeting specific skills and offering opportunities for practice, among others.

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.

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.

www.npr.org/sections/sho...

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

Hilderbrand Pelzer III gives the opening keynote at the ninth annual conference of The Reading League, the school to prison pipeline runs right through literacy classrooms.

“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

#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth Dyslexia Affects 1 in 5 people at The Reading League, we believe all children deserve to learn to read.

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.

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.

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

Join us for our October event!

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.

Brain Development Signals Reading Challenges Long Before Kindergarten www.the74million.org/zero2eight/b...

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

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...

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.

Graphic with a quote for International Literacy Day by Dr. Maria Murray, President & CEO of The Reading League, stating "Teaching a child teaches changes a life. Teaching a teacher changes hundres - and transforms generations."

“Teaching a child changes a life. Teaching a teacher changes hundreds—and transforms generations.” – Dr. Maria Murray

On #InternationalLiteracyDay, we celebrate the power of literacy and the lasting impact of empowering educators with evidence-aligned knowledge.

The Reading Journal's Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jessica Toste wants to hear from you! The image includes a cover of the journal and a circular inset portrait of Jessica, smiling and inviting readers to share ideas of topics and themes for future Journals.

Do you subscribe to The Reading League Journal?

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Jessica Toste invites you to share topics and themes you’d like to read about in upcoming Journal issues.

Let us know. ⬇️

Harvard researcher working to identify students with reading problems at younger ages A big problem in schools is the troubling number of students who read below their grade level.

www.boston25news.com/news/local/h...
While we are unable to identify individual kids with brain imaging, this suggests that the trajectories of kids with #reading disabilities may diverge as early as 18 months, indicating that, in the future, we may be able to identify (& intervene!) much earlier.

YouTube video by The Reading League Transforming Literacy: How The Reading League is Shaping Reading Instruction

Literacy is the gateway to society, opening pathways to equity, opportunity, and prosperity.

🎥 Watch our new mission video, which captures the heart of our work and the urgency of aligning reading instruction with the science.

#ItTakesALeague #Nonprofit

I have updated my Reading Rope of PODCASTS to align with each strand of Scarborough’s Reading Rope (2001), acting as a visual reminder that the reading process is complex and teachers need to build our knowledge of ALL strands of the Rope including oral language skills! @knowledgematrs.bsky.social

Image of an open edition of The Reading League Journal titled 'The Reading League Journal', featuring an article called 'The "Reading Brain" is Taught, Not Born', by authors Rebecca Gotlieb, Laura E. Levine, and Maryanne Wolf. This is a promotional graphic highlighting a downloadable article from the journal archives.

Neuroscience shapes how we understand reading. Do classrooms keep up?

The “From the Archives” spotlight, “The ‘Reading Brain’ is Taught, Not Born,” explores how cognitive science challenges assumptions and reinforces the need for evidence-based, multi-component instruction.

https://bit.ly/4oMiX95

An Equitable Approach to Improving Literacy How to ensure more equitable reading opportunities and outcomes for all students

Strong, evidence-based policy ensures every student has the chance to become a skilled reader.

@mariamurray.bsky.social sat on the advisory council for @edtrust.bsky.social’s new brief, “6 Principles to Advance Equity in State Literacy Policy.”

Read more. ⬇️

#TRLInAction #LiteracyForAll

The transitions of aging: How parents and adult children can adjust As people age, they may be surprised to find that younger folks don't understand what they're going through, but adult children or caretakers can do a lot to help older people adjust to a new reality.

As people age, they may be surprised to find that younger folks don't understand what they're going through, but adult children or caretakers can do a lot to help older people adjust to a new reality.

Episode 14: The Cuts

New reporting from the APM Reports Sold a Story team.
Nation's Report Card at risk: www.apmreports.org/story/2025/0...
Lawsuit saves massive reading study: www.apmreports.org/story/2025/0...
Another study slams shut: www.apmreports.org/story/2025/0...
New episode: www.apmreports.org/episode/2025...

MPR parent company cuts 30 jobs following federal funding cuts Minnesota Public Radio's parent company laid off 30 staff members Friday after Congress clawed back funding that it had previously approved for public broadcasting. Cuts in state funding from the Minn...

Thirty people - more than 5% of the staff at American Public Media - lost their jobs yesterday.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0... 🧵

Seven professional development specialists in matching blue 'The Reading League' t-shirts posing in front of a banner at The Reading League headquarters in Syracuse, NY, with the quote 'Reading is at the heart of all achievement. Without it, the American dream is out of reach. With it, anything is possible.'

Five professional development specialists in matching blue 'The Reading League' t-shirts posing in front of a banner at The Reading League headquarters in Syracuse, NY, with the quote 'Reading is at the heart of all achievement. Without it, the American dream is out of reach. With it, anything is possible.'

Group of people in a classroom setting, focused on a presentation being given by a person at the front near a screen displaying information. Some attendees wear blue shirts with the text 'it takes a league'. Classroom environment is modern and equipped with technology.

Thirteen professional development specialists in matching blue 'The Reading League' t-shirts posing in front of a banner at The Reading League headquarters in Syracuse, NY, with the quote 'Reading is at the heart of all achievement. Without it, the American dream is out of reach. With it, anything is possible.'

This summer, our PD team reunited with returning PD specialists & welcomed a new group!

Our specialists are ready to deliver expert professional learning on topics like oral language, sentence-level comprehension & phonics assessment to districts nationwide this year!