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International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· 21d

What if students helped design learning spaces?💡 In a short video, an intergenerational team discuss their experience building a youth-led online writing community on Discord. Their research showcases how shared leadership and youth expertise can reshape digital literacy learning: buff.ly/jzSNTTV

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· 22d

As guest editor of Literacy Today magazine, New Teacher University Founder Terry Ross was instrumental in shaping this issue, which centers on classroom management. In his opening address, he shares how his experiences have shaped his understanding of literacy education: buff.ly/Y1eIkzP

A quote that reads: "When leaders align instruction, culture, vocabulary development, family engagement, community partnerships, and future-ready skills around literacy, students do more than become stronger readers. They become stronger thinkers, stronger citizens, and stronger contributors to society.

The future of literacy is not a program. The future of literacy is an ecosystem."

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· 23d

On August 4 at 4:00 p.m. ET, join Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey for a live webinar all about Science of Reading principles in secondary classrooms. You'll learn ways in which you can integrate explicit reading instruction into the content you already teach. 📍Register today: buff.ly/0hDoaij

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International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· 26d

Today, we're celebrating the generous supporters who have joined ILA's Circle of 70—a special recognition for leadership donors helping sustain ILA's mission. 💙 Among them is ILA past president Kenneth Kunz, whose support ensures our work continues for years to come. 📍Learn more: buff.ly/95auFoZ

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· 27d

How should AI fit into literacy instruction? 💻️ In an article for Reading Research Quarterly, the authors explore how preservice English teachers developed classroom AI policies—and the tensions between supporting innovation and protecting critical thinking, writing, and reading: buff.ly/CLRamOq

Analysis of 27 preservice teachers' (PSTs) AI policies for their (future) classrooms in order to: (1) reveal tensions, commonalities, and contradictions between PST views and their class policies, (2) explore ways that PSTs conceptualize writing vis-à-vis AI, and (3) offer a novel approach to understanding the complexities of teaching writing in the age of AI.

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· 28d

The latest issue of Literacy Today magazine is out now! 📰 Explore insights from experts in the field on how effective classroom management can drive literacy achievement and why building a thriving literacy ecosystem matters. 📍Read the full issue: buff.ly/zxat3tt

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International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· 29d

If you believe in the power of literacy, you belong here. 📖 Join ILA's global community of educators, researchers, and literacy leaders as we celebrate 70 years of advancing literacy for all. Connect, contribute, save on professional learning, and make an impact. 📍Join us: buff.ly/g9zAcKV

Two attendees at the 2018 ILA conference hold up a sign that reads: "Literacy is power."

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jul 13

The books in your classroom library help shape how students see themselves and the world. 🌍️ In a new Literacy Now blog post, explore why diverse children's literature matters and discover practical resources for building a classroom library that reflects and respects every learner: buff.ly/9jkdzBz

A young educator reads aloud to their elementary school students

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jul 11

Wanjohi Githinji, a senior lecturer at Kenyatta University, has been an ILA member since 2023. For our 70th anniversary, he reflects on how ILA has impacted his professional journey and strengthened his teaching. 📍 Share your ILA story with us: buff.ly/fEehrMN #ILA #ILAat70

A quote that reads: "For me, being part of ILA has meant growth, credibility, and a renewed sense of purpose. It has affirmed that literacy work—when grounded in research and shared across borders—has the power to transform classrooms, communities, and futures. As a scholar in early childhood education and language development, I have found ILA’s resources invaluable in shaping my teaching, supervision of postgraduate research, and community engagement initiatives."

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jul 10

In an article for Reading Research Quarterly, researchers found that Grade 1 students receiving teacher-led phonics instruction made stronger gains in foundational literacy skills than a business-as-usual group. 📚️ 📍Read the full article: buff.ly/sm9h5eu

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jul 9

Creativity can deepen comprehension and spark curiosity. 📖 On July 21 at 10:00 a.m. ET, join literacy experts from Estonia, Latvia, and Finland for a live webinar featuring practical, research-informed strategies you can use across grade levels. 📍Register today: buff.ly/PL13k7a

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jul 8

Preparing future literacy professionals starts with a strong foundation. 📚️ The ILA Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals, 2017 Edition, provides a research-based framework for educator preparation programs, literacy coaches, specialists, and leaders. 📍Learn more: buff.ly/JlJRMgn

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jul 6

Students' stories are powerful literacy tools. 📚 In The Reading Teacher, Isela Almaguer shares the "Zoom In and Zoom Out" approach, helping bilingual learners build vocabulary, comprehension, and writing by connecting classroom learning to their culture. 📍Read the full article: buff.ly/TVJxaFp

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jul 4

In a recent interview, ILA past president Maureen McLaughlin shared her thoughts on the name change from the International Reading Association—and what it was like to be at the helm of ILA during those discussions. 📍Hear more from other ILA past presidents on July 8 at 5:00 p.m. ET: buff.ly/ZgTwdTy

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jul 3

Congratulations to the 2026 ILA Children's and Young Adults' Book Award winners! 📖 These titles explore resilience, identity, belonging, justice, environmental stewardship, and the power of young people to create change: buff.ly/cUiwsLf #BookAwards #Literacy #ChildrensBooks #YALit

A list of the ILA 2026 Book Awards recipients

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jul 2

Congrats to ILA's 2026 Awards & Grants recipients! 🎉 Special acknowledgement goes to James F. Baumann, recipient of the William S. Gray Citation of Merit—ILA's highest individual honor recognizing a lifetime of contributions to literacy research, theory, and practice. 📍Learn more: buff.ly/74d4fJO

A graphic that reads: "2026 Awards & Grants Recipient: William S. Gray Citation of Merit, James F. Baumann. ILA's highest individual honor, awarded annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to literacy education."

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jul 1

Silvina Del Pópolo, director of the Federal Literacy Network, has been an ILA member since 2002. For our 70th anniversary, she shared photos from one of her favorite events: Our 48th Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida. 📍Share your ILA story: buff.ly/fEehrMN 📍Become an ILA member: buff.ly/299AVHl

Silvina Del Pópolo at the 2003 ILA conference at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 29

The best digital projects don't end when they're graded. 📝 In a Literacy Now blog post, educator Katelin Smith shares practical ideas for designing digital literacy experiences that foster creativity, purpose, and lasting learning. 📍 Read the full article: buff.ly/5JEHOk4

A young teacher teaches her elementary students using a laptop

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 27

Should there be a new National Reading Panel? 📚 Danielle Dennis, ILA Board vice president, shares her perspective with EdWeek on what an updated review of reading research should include and why diverse evidence and voices matter in literacy policy discussions. 📍Read more: buff.ly/EDMMKHz

A copy of one of the National Reading Panel's work products is shown in this June 17, 2026 photo.

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 26

What if literacy isn't a fixed box, but something always unfolding? 📖 In a Reading Research Quarterly article, the authors explore how uncertainty, movement, and everyday experiences can expand how we think about early childhood literacies—and challenge traditional assumptions: buff.ly/1TeKVO5

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 25

Big news 📢The deadline for ILA's 30 Under 30 nominations has been extended to July 10! Know a rising literacy leader making a difference through teaching, research, advocacy, or innovation? Nominate them today and help celebrate the future of literacy leadership: buff.ly/jOVREMr

Ahmed Siyam Barakati, 2023 honoree of 30 Under 30

Colin Bloom, a 2023 honoree of ILA's 30 Under 30

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 23

What helps students move from receiving information to belonging? In a Literacy Now blog post, StFX University Associate Professor Evan Throop-Robinson explores how valuing student thinking, encouraging participation, and creating meaningful access points can strengthen belonging: buff.ly/Jr8dTGZ

An excerpt from the blog post that reads: "Belonging grows when children share in mathematics. In Imagine Counting All the Stars by Raewyn Caisley, Maddie delights in seeing mathematics everywhere, from shells on the shore to stars in the sky. Yet she longs for someone to share that joy. When she finally finds a friend who shares her curiosity, counting becomes connection."

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 22

We asked what questions registrants of our June 25 webinar had about the Science of Reading (SOR). You asked: 🔬 What is the "science" of SOR? 📱 Has social media influenced views on SOR? 📑 Are states using appropriate criteria when mandating SOR programs? 📍Register to learn more: buff.ly/Ockshr3

An image of three school children reading during class. The text overlay reads What questions do you have about the Science of Reading movement?

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 20

Congratulations to the latest ILA National Recognition recipients! 🎉 Seven institutions were honored for exemplary literacy professional preparation programs, with Clemson University and the University of Colorado Denver earning National Recognition With Distinction. 📍Read more: buff.ly/Brgb0Nv

A graphic that reads: "ILA ANNOUNCES LATEST NATIONAL RECOGNITION RECIPIENTS: Clemson University, University of Colorado Denver, Bridgewater State University, University of Central Florida, New Jersey City University, University of Missouri–Columbia, University of Missouri–St. Louis"

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 19

What kind of feedback do young readers really need? 📚 In an article for The Reading Teacher, researchers introduce the Read To Me checklist, a practical tool that helps teachers support decoding, comprehension, motivation, and student agency. 📍Read the full open access article: buff.ly/fSykqkW

Checklist part one for assessment (Grønli, Walgermo, Uppstad, and McTigue 2025).

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 18

Want to start the school year with strong literacy routines and an engaged classroom community?💡 On July 8 at 5:00 p.m. ET, ILA past presidents Kenneth Kunz and Kia Brown-Dudley will offer practical, classroom-ready strategies you can use right away. 📍Register now: buff.ly/B9jaj6z

A graphic that reads "ILA Past Presidents Conversation Series. Fresh Start in ELA: Building a Community of Readers and Writers. Hosted by Kenneth Kunz and Kia Brown-Dudley"

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 17

ILA membership helps you stay connected, informed, and inspired. Member-exclusive benefits include: ✔️ Discounts on ILA's journals and events ✔️ Access to a full digital magazine archive ✔️ Ready-to-use instructional resources ✔️ Global networking and leadership opportunities Subscribe: buff.ly/EUNfhZ2

Meet the Authors event at ILA's 2019 conference

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 15

The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy (JAAL) editorial team launched a new podcast! 🎧 Season 1 features conversations with JAAL authors on literacy learning, AI, connected reading, inclusivity, and more. 📍Listen now: buff.ly/r90cVO6 📍Subscribe to ILA's journals: buff.ly/2nSezBQ

JAAL podcast "Embracing Expansive Literacies"

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 13

Looking for trusted literacy research and practical teaching insights? 📝 ILA's journals provide peer-reviewed content for educators, researchers, coaches, and literacy leaders. 📍Explore the subscription options: buff.ly/2nSezBQ 📍Bonus: ILA members receive discounted rates! #Literacy #Education

A young teacher oversees a classroom activity

International Literacy Association (ILA)@ilatoday· Jun 12

Osha Lynette Smith-Davis, a faculty member at Walden University, has been an ILA member since 2014. For our 70th anniversary, she reflects on the conferences that opened professional doors—and the people who made a lasting impact on her teaching. 📍 Share your ILA story with us: buff.ly/fEehrMN