US: The Reading League - Mission Statement (National Director, Laura Stewart)

News articles, interviews, research, events and lots more - ready for your comments.
Post Reply
User avatar
Debbie_Hepplewhite
Posts: 2498
Joined: Sat May 23, 2015 4:42 pm

US: The Reading League - Mission Statement (National Director, Laura Stewart)

Post by Debbie_Hepplewhite »

The Reading League organisation is making great strides in the United States. Read about the work of The Reading League and its mission statement:

https://www.thereadingleague.org/scienc ... 5b12727edf
OUR VISION TO ALIGN PRACTICE WITH THE SCIENCE OF READING IS AS FOLLOWS:

*Invest in knowledge-building for all educators, first and foremost.

*Anchor reading instruction in the scientific evidence base.

*Abandon practices that lack evidence of effectiveness for all learners.
National Director of The Reading League, Laura Stewart, is a member of the IFERI's Advisory Group. Read about Laura here:

http://iferi.org/laura-stewart/
User avatar
Debbie_Hepplewhite
Posts: 2498
Joined: Sat May 23, 2015 4:42 pm

Re: US: The Reading League - Mission Statement (National Director, Laura Stewart)

Post by Debbie_Hepplewhite »

The Reading League is providing podcasts - do explore the site:


https://www.thereadingleague.org/teachi ... ed42b3bd45
User avatar
Debbie_Hepplewhite
Posts: 2498
Joined: Sat May 23, 2015 4:42 pm

Re: US: The Reading League - Mission Statement (National Director, Laura Stewart)

Post by Debbie_Hepplewhite »

Here is the latest news on developments with The Reading League sent by Laura Stewart:
Our newest initiative, designed to create a worldwide commitment to understanding the science of reading is called "The Science of Reading, A Defining Movement," and can be reached here: http://www.whatisthescienceofreading.org

I hope you are all able to tune in to our podcast, and please spread the word! https://www.thereadingleague.org/teachi ... e-podcast/

We also have a terrific and engaging TV show coming in the fall: https://www.thereadingleague.org/reading-buddies/

We are expanding our PD offerings and knowledge base; more information is on our website.
User avatar
Debbie_Hepplewhite
Posts: 2498
Joined: Sat May 23, 2015 4:42 pm

Re: US: The Reading League - Mission Statement (National Director, Laura Stewart)

Post by Debbie_Hepplewhite »

Here is a great series of 'Webinars on demand' about the 'Science of reading':

https://www.zaner-bloser.com/webinar/sc ... demand.php
Examine the “Why,” “What,” and “How” of the Science of Reading

There is no greater mission for educators than ensuring all students are successful, joyful readers. In recent months and years, the science of reading is finally getting the attention it deserves. Schools across the U.S. are having serious conversations about how to align early reading instruction to the large body of evidence about reading—the most studied aspect of human learning.

To examine the “why,” “what,” and “how” of this important topic, watch the three parts of The Science of Reading webinar series—featuring Laura Stewart—on demand.
Laura Stewart

Laura is an educator and organizational leader. She has served as a teacher, administrator, adjunct professor, and director of numerous professional development initiatives around the country. She was the vice president of professional development for the Rowland Reading Foundation and the chief academic officer for professional development at Highlights for Children.

Laura’s current role as the national director of The Reading League fits her perfectly, as her passion is empowering educators to positively impact all students and ultimately change the course of literacy achievement in the U.S. She presents nationally and internationally and is a published author.
Post Reply