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To help all participate in society through effective literacy instruction and assessment.
Reading is a skill that takes instruction and time to achieve proficiency. Swipe through to learn why strong literacy skills are important for children and find resources that support literacy practices. Explore our resource library:
trrc.utk.edu/resource-lib...
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How strong is your vocabulary? Find out with this Merriam-Webster vocabulary game quiz. This is a great way for students to practice their word knowledge as they prepare for SAT and ACT tests, or for you to test your knowledge! Test your vocabulary:
www.merriam-webster.com/games/vocabu...
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How Strong Is Your Vocabulary? - Word Game | Merriam-Webster
Take our 10-question quiz to find out — and maybe learn some new words along the way.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/games/vocabulary-quiz
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Principals play a vital role in reading success. This resource from Reading Rockets gives 7 key points for school principals and administrators to implement in their schools to encourage good reading habits. Help your school succeed:
www.readingrockets.org/topics/schoo...
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What Principals Can Do to Help Students Become Good Readers
School administrators have a critical leadership role to play in helping students become good readers. This article suggests seven key action steps on how principals and other administrators can creat...
https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/school-wide-efforts/articles/what-principals-can-do-help-students-become-good-readers
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Motivating a middle or high schooler to read for pleasure can sometimes be challenging, but it is possible with the right support. Parent University offers tips tailored to adolescent learners. Explore 9 ways to get teens reading:
parents.grps.org/article/lite...
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Creativity plays can make early learning both interactive and meaningful. This summer, explore the Day By Day TN Family Literacy Calendar for songs, activities, and crafts designed to support young children’s literacy development:
daybydaytn.com
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Reading with your child can create lasting reading habits. It also builds important language and comprehension skills. Download our free bookmark for tips on reading with your child, and watch the accompanying video to learn how to ask your child questions about a book:
trrc.utk.edu/resources/pr...
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In a new article in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘠𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳, TRRC director Deborah Reed contributes to writer Jessica Winter’s article about the importance of encouraging good, lasting reading habits instead of “book-shaming” in children’s literature. Access the article:
www.newyorker.com/culture/prog...
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Why “Book-Shaming” Won’t Solve the Children’s Literacy Crisis
The nation’s official advocate for children’s books says most of them are “crud.” But matters of literary quality don’t explain why kids aren’t reading.
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/progress-report/why-book-shaming-wont-solve-the-childrens-literacy-crisis
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𝘎𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵, the award-winning novel by Jason Reynolds, follows track athlete Castle “Ghost” Cranshaw as he discovers who he wants to become. Pair 𝘎𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵 with our new TRRC Reader to teach students in Grades 4-9 about symbolism.
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Are you interested in accessing free digital books? The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy partnered with Worldreader to create a digital library offering books for children, adults, and educators. Access the online library:
www.barbarabush.org/readlife-boo...
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ReadLife Bookshelf - Parent - Barbara Bush Foundation
Over the past 30 years, the Foundation has raised and provided more than $110 million in support to create or expand family and adult literacy programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
https://www.barbarabush.org/readlife-bookshelf-parent/
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Mealtime can be a meaningful opportunity to support children’s early literacy development and strengthen vocabulary skills. Access the 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 tip sheet to learn how to engage babies in conversation during meals:
talkingisteaching.org/parent-resou...
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Bring the volunteer spirit to literacy. Reading Partners trains volunteers to deliver individualized reading tutoring to elementary students through in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities. Learn how you can help children improve their reading skills:
readingpartners.org/get-involved...
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Volunteer with Reading Partners
Our volunteer literacy tutors spend a little over an hour a week making a huge difference in the lives of their students.
https://readingpartners.org/get-involved/volunteer/
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An important building block to reading and spelling is phonological awareness. In this new resource, TRRC collaborator Dr. Christina Novelli explains what phonological awareness is and three easy activities that families can do with their child.
trrc.utk.edu/resources/so...
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We are pleased to announce Mr. Harry Fields, III, as the recipient of the 2026 TRRC Friend of Literacy Award! This award honors individuals who have advanced literacy or made a significant contribution to literacy in Tennessee. Learn more:
trrc.utk.edu/2026-friend-...
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The TRRC & UTK literacy faculty support the growing research on identifying and supporting students with dyslexia. The International Dyslexia Association released a new definition this fall. Our partners at MTSU and TDOE are helping bring this updated understanding into practice. Proud to be part.
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2025 Dyslexia Definition Project - International Dyslexia Association
"Dyslexia is a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary
https://dyslexiaida.org/2025-dyslexia-definition-project/
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Introducing our Theory of Mind infographic to pair with the informational paper released earlier this month. Help students understand how others think & feel through storybooks. Created by UTK faculty, Kristen Secora, Ph.D. Perfect for teachers & other instructors:
tiny.utk.edu/NeuroStorybo...
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Since 2022, the TRRC has existed to become a leading producer of respected literacy research and a trusted source of effective literacy practices. Take a look at what we've accomplished in the last two years in our first annual report:
tiny.utk.edu/TRRCAnnualReport
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Annual Report - Tennessee Reading Research Center
Since its inception in 2022, the TRRC has made strides in collaborating with community organizations, schools, and the state to better understand and improve literacy outcomes for all of Tennessee’s s...
https://tiny.utk.edu/TRRCAnnualReport
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