Student Reading Success Through Research and Collaboration Results will have a direct application to literacy policy and education in Iowa.
The purpose of the Iowa Reading Research Center is to improve the literacy proficiency of PK-12 students. To that end, the Center will conduct research in practical settings in order to evaluate the effectiveness of literacy practices and the usefulness of assessments for guiding literacy instruction. All efforts of the Center will be conducted in collaboration with educators, parents, community representatives, and policy makers.
The 2026 Iowa Science of Reading Summit may be over, but the impact continues. Thank you to all the speakers, attendees, volunteers, sponsors, and more who showed up to support literacy learning for all students✨
06/16/2026
We are educators, researchers, and leaders; we come from rural and urban districts across the Midwest; we work with students of different ages, language backgrounds, and abilities. Sometimes we disagree on the best approaches for teaching reading and writing, but we all share a commitment to improving student literacy. This week, we’re coming together at the 2026 Iowa Science of Reading Summit to ask questions, share our knowledge, and learn from each other.
06/12/2026
We are so grateful to Magnetic Literacy for its platinum sponsorship of the 2026 Iowa Science of Reading Summit! Thank you for all of your support this year! Summit attendees, be sure to visit Magnetic Literacy at their booth on July 16-17.
06/11/2026
We are so grateful to WordFlight for its platinum sponsorship of the 2026 Iowa Science of Reading Summit! Thank you for all of your support this year! Summit attendees, be sure to visit WordFlight at their booth on July 16-17.
06/09/2026
What is relatedness support, and how can caregivers use it to support their children’s literacy? Read the answer to this question and more in our new Q & A blog post with Dr. Pelletier, a researcher of student reading motivation: https://irrc.education.uiowa.edu/blog/2026/06/supporting-student-reading-motivation-dr-daisy-pelletier
06/08/2026
What’s new at the IRRC? Read our latest update to learn about our new Spark Early Literacy Hub, updates on the 2026 Iowa Science of Reading Summit, and new blog posts: https://mailchi.mp/uiowa/monthly-email-update-may-6434291
06/03/2026
Learning the alphabet is not just about learning the names and shapes of letters. It’s also important for children to learn letter-sounds! To access free resources to support children’s early literacy skills, visit the Spark Early Literacy Hub: https://irrc.education.uiowa.edu/spark-early-literacy
06/02/2026
Literacy skills–such as reading comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, and knowledge of text structures–are critical for students’ success in every academic subject. Check out our series of five blog posts to learn how to support literacy in every classroom: https://irrc.education.uiowa.edu/blog/2025/03/literacy-every-subject
06/01/2026
Phonological awareness, a child’s ability to hear and manipulate the sounds in spoken language, is an important early literacy skill that you can build at home through activities like Rhyme Time. To find more activities like this, visit the Spark Early Literacy Hub: https://irrc.education.uiowa.edu/spark-early-literacy
05/29/2026
The IRRC’s “Teacher Methods” webpage is home to free rubrics, worksheets, assessment guides, checklists, scripted think alouds, and more! If you are looking for instructional support, these resources are here to help! https://irrc.education.uiowa.edu/resources/irrc-resources/teacher-methods
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