The Reading League

60 days! ⏳

In exactly two months, the national conversation shaping the future of literacy education kicks off in Chicago. Thousands of educators, researchers, and school leaders have already secured their seats. Will you be in the room?

isn't just another professional learning event—it’s where the science of reading meets real-world practice and conversations about what’s next are defined.

From exploring the critical role of AI in learning with Adam Kronk, to mastering language comprehension with Dr. Sonia Cabell and early literacy transitions with Lucy Hart Paulson, this year’s lineup is tackling education's most urgent questions head-on.

If you are looking for the one event this year that will truly transform your practice, provide customized learning pathways, and connect you with some of the brightest minds in literacy—this is it.

🔗 Get your ticket today: https://bit.ly/4h7ZcYg

The Reading League is hiring a Professional Learning Coordinator!

In this role, you’ll be the operational engine behind our professional learning services, managing partner relationships, scheduling expert presenters, and coordinating logistics to ensure that schools and districts receive evidence-aligned literacy support they need.

If you are a master organizer, clear communicator, and passionate about advancing literacy, we’d love for you to join our team.

🔗 Ready to make an impact? Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4xieGxI

Last week, The Reading League hosted an incredible hands-on workshop on the Knowledge Acquisition Transformation (KAT) Framework, led by Dr. Kay Wijekumar and her colleagues from Texas A&M University.

The focus? Giving educators clear insights and resources to help students move from passive "knowledge telling" into active knowledge transformation using their current instructional materials.

Two big ideas shaped the experience: managing cognitive load and building knowledge across ALL genres.

🧠 When we intentionally design explicit, clear routines, we reduce unnecessary mental friction so students can channel their energy into deep learning. Struggle often isn't about content difficulty—it's about how complex we make the path to get there.

💡 The KAT framework is a conduit for comprehension. It helps students glean knowledge by leveraging a process that begins with identifying text structure, and builds to easy and concise summary writing and even inferencing. The KAT Framework is a versatile tool for students to better understand texts in every genre, from non-fiction to narrative texts.

Strong comprehension instruction isn't genre-specific. It's about giving students adaptable tools they can use anywhere.

We are grateful to Dr. Wijekumar, her team, and the nearly 200 dedicated educators who joined us for two transformative days of learning!

Evidence-aligned literacy instruction can’t stop at third grade. It’s time to bridge the gap.

Join The Reading League this September for “Evidence in Action: Advancing Adolescent Literacy Through the Science of Reading.”

This four-part webinar series is for district and school leaders, instructional coaches, literacy specialists, and educators who are committed to improving literacy outcomes in grades 4-12.

Each one-hour session combines research-based insights with practical leadership actions, helping participants move from understanding the evidence to implementing meaningful change.

🔹 September 10: “Same Science, Different Application: The Science of Reading for Grades 4-12” with Kari Kurto

🔹 October 8: “Beyond Motivation: What’s Really Behind Adolescent Reading Gaps” with Ryan Buggy

🔹 November 12: “From Identification to Instruction: Making MTSS Work for Adolescent Readers” with Elisabeth Lamoureaux

🔹 December 10: “Leading Literacy: Building a Coherent 4-12 Plan” with Marisa Ramirez Stukey

Register once for the series and attend any of the four live sessions that fit your schedule.

Join live to engage with the presenters and participate in the Q&A, or watch the post-session recordings at your convenience!

🔗 Save your spot today: https://bit.ly/3Tw3mzh

Look at your classroom, coaching, or leadership bookshelf.

How many of the authors staring back at you are coming to Chicago this fall?

At , stand face-to-face with the pioneers who wrote your favorite evidence-aligned literacy resources. We’re thrilled to share this lineup for our official Author Book Signings!

Take a look at the authors stepping up to the signing tables:

📚 The Literacy Legends: Maryanne Wolf, Anita Archer, Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, and Zaretta Hammond

📈 The Research & Systems Leaders: Sonia Cabell, Steph Stollar, Sarah Brown, Kelly Powell-Smith, Paige Pullen, and Beth Madden

🏫 The Coaching & Classroom Champions: Lindsay Kemeny, Becca Silver, Mitchell Brookins, Altheria Caldera, Marisa Ramirez Stukey, Dawn Brookhart, Daryl Michel, Yvette Manns, Sue Hegland, and Heather Ballantine

This is your chance to pack your favorite, well-loved copy from your shelf, say hello, grab a photo with your team, and get your book signed by the experts who shape your daily practice.

Missing a title? Don’t worry—The Reading League Pop-up Shop will be stocked on-site with the books you still need to add to your collection!

🔗 Secure your ticket to meet these expert authors: https://bit.ly/4biAlx2

Real change in literacy starts with supporting our educators. 💡

The Reading League's Dr. Maria Murray recently joined the Brainspring Orton-Gillingham Podcast to discuss how school leaders can bridge the gap in literacy instruction and empower their teachers.

Listen to the full episode below! 🎧

The Gap Between Science and Practice (with Dr. Maria Murray) “There’s one reason people don’t know how to read… they weren’t tau...

Bridging the gap between cognitive science and daily classroom practice shouldn't feel like translating a foreign language.

That’s where The Reading League Journal comes in. It’s not just a publication—it's a career-changing tool.

But don't just take our word for it:

🗣️ "I can still remember receiving the very first issue of The Reading League Journal! It changed my professional life. The work TRL has done to bring evidence-based practices into the field is tremendous." — Julie Burschter Brown

Why do educators trust The Reading League Journal? Because it:

🔹 Translates complex scientific evidence about reading into easily understandable, actionable classroom strategies.
🔹 Spotlights peer success stories from school systems and educators who have successfully transformed their practices.
🔹 Delivers the latest research right to your door across three thoughtfully curated issues a year.

Ready to elevate your instruction and transform student outcomes?

🔗 Subscribe to The Reading League Journal today: https://bit.ly/3Rq8Ue3

Meet Anne Marie! 👋

As Development Director, she raises funds so TRL can empower more educators and more decision-makers to change reading outcomes for generations of students.

We’re grateful for Anne Marie’s passion and the contributions she makes every day. 💙

The Reading League is hiring an Email Marketing Manager.

In this role, you’ll partner with our Marketing Director to lead, optimize, and scale our email communications, connecting educators and advocates across the globe with resources and knowledge to implement evidence-aligned reading instruction.

If you’re a data-driven strategist who wants your work to drive real systemic change in education, we’d love to meet you.

🔗 Ready to make an impact? Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/45k1ThY

When older students encounter a long, complex word, they often freeze or start guessing—even with strong foundational decoding skills.

As texts get more demanding in upper elementary, middle, and high school, these multisyllabic challenges intensify, limiting fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension just as formal reading instruction fades.

Ready to equip your students with a systematic decoding roadmap?

Don’t miss Dr. Brennan Chandler and Dr. Jessica Toste at the 10th Annual Conference of The Reading League: “The Challenge of Big Words: Instructional Practices to Support Multisyllabic Word Reading and Spelling.”

Leave this session with practical, research-aligned instructional routines that leverage the connection between spelling and reading to efficiently build multisyllabic word decoding, fluency, and comprehension in intervention settings.

If you’re a middle or high school interventionist, upper elementary teacher, or literacy coach looking to bridge the gap between basic decoding and advanced comprehension, you will find practical support for your daily classroom challenges here.

🔗 Unlock advanced word reading for your adolescent learners. Secure your seat at today: https://bit.ly/45l6qAQ