PRINTABLE VERSION COLUMBUS, OH, JUNE 28, 2023 – The What Works Clearinghouse, an investment of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) within the U.S. Department of Education, again confirmed the effectiveness of Reading Recovery during

The Reading Recovery Council of North America is thrilled to announce Heather Cherry as the 2023 Teacher Leader Award recipient. Heather represents Broken Arrow Public Schools in Oklahoma. A graduate of Northeastern State University

Originally published June 19, 2023. Republished with permission by Paul Thomas, author of the blog Radical Scholarship. https://radicalscholarship.com/2023/06/19/open-letter-to-the-biden-administration-usdoe-and-secretary-of-education-secretary-miguel-cardona/ Reporting for NPR in 2018 about A Nation at Risk, Anya Kamenetz noted: When it appeared in April

Originally published June 12, 2023.  Republished with permission of Dr. Sam Bommarito, author of Dr. Sam 7, Seeking Ways to Grow Proficient, Motivated, Lifelong Readers & Writers: https://doctorsam7.blog/2023/06/12/about-literacy-instruction-a-letter-to-the-new-york-times-by-dr-sam-bommarito/ To whom it may concern, I have

By Mary Howard A few days ago, I saw something that stayed in my head (which usually means I'll eventually be compelled to put it in writing). I was leaving Ala Wai Harbor when

It's your time to take the spotlight! LitCon is accepting proposals for LitCon '24, January 27 - 30. Submissions are due June 29, so mark your calendars!  LitCon is North America's largest K-8 literacy

By Dr. Kate Nelson and Dr. Susie Mauck The latest data show that Reading Recovery is a highly effective intervention for children who struggle to learn to read.  Here, we’ll take a closer look

By Billy Molasso, PhD It’s a curious thing that people often believe promises that can’t be true. Sometimes it’s due to laziness: they want the easy fix. Sometimes, it’s indifference: “I can’t do anything

All donations in the month of May will go toward RRCNA’s advocacy efforts to keep Reading Recovery available to struggling readers. By Kathleen A. Brown Leadership and advocacy go hand in hand, just like