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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 4d

“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

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.

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 5d

We’re looking forward to this session at #TRLConf2025

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 5d

We are so grateful to have you joining us in Chicago!

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HILL For Literacy @hillforliteracy.bsky.social · 5d

We’re at The Reading League conference this week with our partner, @Storyshares 🎉 Stop by the booth to learn how together we’re transforming #adolescentliteracy! #adlit #TRLConf2025

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 6d

Our latest newsletter features updates, professional learning opportunities & resources to support your ongoing growth in evidence-aligned literacy instruction.

Take a moment to read it & if you’re not yet subscribed, join our growing community of educators & advocates to never miss what's new!

The Reading League News and Updates: September 2025

Communities of Practice Did you know The Reading League hosts monthly virtual communities of practice (CoP) meetings featuring highly engaging and relevant content for a variety of groups? These sessi...

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 6d

We're honored to be approved by the Massachusetts DESE in Curriculum & Instruction, Data & Assessment, ELA/Literacy, and Leadership/Administration.

We look forward to partnering with MA educators to strengthen literacy instruction and support student success.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42ZcUVg

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The Reading League is Approve as a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Partner (DESE)

We are proud to have been approved by the Massachusetts DESE as a partner for educators to strengthen literacy and support student success across the state.

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 7d

For #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth, we’ve gathered resources for educators & caregivers to equip them to meet the literacy needs of all readers.

🔹 TRL Compass Families & Caregivers page: https://bit.ly/3WoHFiJ
🔹 TRL Journal Article: https://bit.ly/4oMiX95

🔖 Bookmark & share these with your networks.

Dyslexia Awareness Month by The Reading League Discover tools and strategies to support all readers

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 8d

Today on #WorldTeachersDay, we join the global movement recognizing the essential role of teachers in shaping futures through literacy.

At The Reading League, we’re proud to stand with you—championing the tools, knowledge & support you need to transform lives through reading. 💙

#ThankATeacher

Happy World Teachers' Day

Educators everywhere deserve not only our gratitude but the training, resources, and respect needed to make evidence-aligned reading instruction the standard.

At The Reading League, we're proud to stand with you, championing the tools, knowledge, and support you need to transform lives through reading.

#WorldTeachersDay

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 10d

The Reading League is proud to have been selected as a Literacy Grant Support Provider for districts in Iowa applying for the Comprehensive Literacy Grant. We look forward to partnering with Iowa educators to advance literacy and support students’ success.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mXnZ0s

The Reading League Selected as Iowa Literacy Grant Partner We are proud to have been selected as a Literacy Grant Support Provider for districts in Iowa applying for the Comprehensive Literacy Grant. Help us share the news.

The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 11d

Choosing a new curriculum?

TRL's Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines and Navigation Reports are free, science-aligned resources that help teams evaluate literacy materials clearly and consistently.

Use these to support informed decisions in your district: https://bit.ly/4nFWFoE

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 12d

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.

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

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 12d

We’re proud to share that TRL's @mariamurray.bsky.social has been named a #CUSE50 honoree—for the second year in a row! 🍊

The award celebrates the 50 fastest-growing orgs owned or led by Syracuse University alumni. We're honored to see Maria recognized for her transformative leadership.

University Names 2025 ’CUSE50 Cohort, Honoring Alumni Entrepreneurship Around the World

The University has announced the 2025 ’CUSE50 cohort, spotlighting an extraordinary group of Syracuse alumni who are transforming industries and driving inn ...

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 17d

More than 5,200 educators joined TRL’s summer book study to strengthen literacy instruction & spark change! 📚

Missed it? Access free recordings, slides & resources + see how this “common read” united educators across the continent: https://bit.ly/4nu2vta

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 21d

A new @edweek.org article by Sarah Schwartz shows how the science of reading can better support English learners (EL) & emergent bilingual (EB) students. ⬇️ Read it below.

🔗 Looking for resources to support your EL/EB students better? Explore TRL Compass: thereadingleague.org/compass/engl...

Education Week @edweek.org · 21d

There are many sounds in English that don’t exist in Spanish, and vice versa.

In this district, teachers highlight these differences, as part of the school system’s approach to the “science of reading.”

How the 'Science of Reading' Can Support English Learners

English learners are sometimes an afterthought in 'science of reading' policies. Some educators want to change that.

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 21d

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

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.

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 22d

Join us in welcoming Marissa Culbreth to TRL as the Website Development Manager.

She brings 6+ years of experience in web development with degrees in web design & online communications from the University of Florida.

We’re thrilled to have Marissa to support our digital presence!

#ItTakesALeague

"Welcome to the Team" graphic featuring Marissa Culbreth, Website Development Manager, smiling in a professional portrait.

The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 23d

From classrooms to the statehouse, Colorado shows that real change happens when educators, families & policymakers unite.

Learn how TRL Colorado’s 5280 Literacy Symposium sparked a movement that led to a new dyslexia screening law: https://bit.ly/3IzLled

#ItTakesALeague #TRLChaptersInAction

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

Read this post by TRL Colorado's president Alex Frazier to see how the chapter is making an impact on the advancement of reading instruction.

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 24d

How can school leaders drive lasting change in reading outcomes?

Our latest #TRLJournal “From the Archives” highlights Dr. Brenda Warren’s years of insights on partnering with superintendents, building strong curriculum teams & sustaining Structured Literacy for all.

📘: https://bit.ly/421RR3Z

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 27d

Registration for #TRLSummit2026 is open!

Learn from top researchers, turn literacy data into action & unlock the power to teach with purpose, precision & impact.

📅 May 5–6, 2026
📍 The Oncenter, Syracuse, NY

Save your seat: https://bit.ly/3mU2ILy

#LiteracyConference

Registration is Now Open for The Reading League Summit 2026, titled From Confusion to Clarity: Turning Data Into Instructional Impact happening on May 5-6, 2026, in Syracuse, New York hashtag TRLsummit2026

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 28d

📣 Friends in Arkansas!

There's still time to join us tomorrow, September 16, at 7 p.m. CT for a virtual chapter awareness meeting. Meet the future chapter leaders of TRL AR and learn how you can get involved with The Reading League at a local level.

Register today: bit.ly/TRL-AR

The Reading League Arkansas Chapter Awareness Meeting on Tuesday, September 16 2025 at 7 p.m. CT

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · 29d

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

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · Sep 11

Next month at the 9th Annual Conference of The Reading League in Chicago, Pelzer will expand on these ideas & challenge leaders to act.

Don’t miss his keynote & your choice of 60+ other sessions. Secure your spot before tickets are gone: www.thereadingleague.org/conference/

The Reading League Conference

Join education leaders and changemakers from across the globe for a multi-day conference focused solely on the science of reading.

www.thereadingleague.org

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · Sep 11

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.

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...

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The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · Sep 9

📣 Friends in Arkansas!

Join us on Tuesday, September 16, at 7 p.m. CT for a virtual chapter awareness meeting. Meet the future chapter leaders of TRL AR and learn how you can get involved with The Reading League at a local level.

Register today: bit.ly/TRL-AR

#ItTakesALeague

The Reading League Arkansas Chapter Awareness Meeting on Tuesday, September 16 at 7 p.m. CT

The Reading League @thereadingleague.org · Sep 8

“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.

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."

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