Toste Team

Publication Archive! 📂🔐 We are digging into the Toste Team archives to share some cool studies that we have published over the years. First up: our 2020 meta-analysis published in Review of Educational Research on motivation and reading achievement. This was the first study of estbalish clear evidence of the significant and stable relation between motivation and reading from kindergarten through 12th grade. Swipe to learn more about this study!

🔗 Full article: https://tinyurl.com/ReadingMotivationMeta

☀️ Summer is here and the Toste Team has some reading to do! We asked our team what books are on their TBR lists and here are their answers. Swipe to check out our list and share your summer TBRs in the comments! 📖

Happy Pride Month from the Toste Team! 🏳️‍🌈

This June, we're sharing some of our favorite books for young readers that celebrate love, family, and being exactly who you are. Each week we'll spotlight new books — perfect for reading aloud or adding to your shelf. We're kicking things off with a classic: "And Tango Makes Three" by Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell.

Stay tuned next week for more picks! 🌈📖

Looking forward to seeing passionate educators at the NSLA Summer Literacy Institute next Friday, June 12, in Kearney!

The LADDER Summer Institute brought scholars and faculty from the University of Minnesota and UT Austin together for a week of learning. Between sessions on CBM and data-based decision-making, Texas BBQ, and a fun group outing, we enjoyed an enriching gathering in Austin! 🤠

📖 Time to put it all together! This week's Word Connections lesson component spotlight is on TEXT READING. Swipe to learn more and click the link in bio for the full demo on the YouTube channel. 🎥 👀

TRLJ is now accepting submissions for 2027! 📖🤓🎉

The Reading League Journal bridges research and practice — translating reading science into strategies educators can actually use. Each issue is thematic, curated, and focused on what matters most in the field.

Interested in contributing? Submit a 500-word summary for consideration. Selected authors will be invited to develop a full manuscript. Three thematic issues are planned for 2027.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.thereadingleague.org/journal/submissions

📊Data Management Monday is back! This month we're sharing an introduction to data structure. How you set-up your data file can matter more than you think!

Missed the live session? You can check out Dr. Toste's webinar in error analysis in reading on the National Center on Intensive Intervention website. This session walks through how to analyze students' word reading errors and use what you learn to make sharper, more targeted instructional decisions. 🎥 📋✏️

Watch the recording at https://tinyurl.com/TosteErrorAnalysis

Another Word Connections program resource! We've been sharing the demonstration videos for each lesson component that are available on the YouTube channel. This week, swipe to learn about SPEEDY READ! 🎥 👀