Don’t miss our webinar on December 16th at 12:00 PM, “Understanding the New Definition of Dyslexia: How Brain and Language Science Inform our Outlook” 🔗 Click the link in bio to register!

English/espańol/français THREAD 1/3: We invite educators and leaders in Dual Language Bilingual Education, including both two-way and immersion programs, to submit session proposals for the Dual Language Educator Conference. Submit proposals by January 11th! Click the link in bio to learn more 🔗

We’re looking forward to this month’s Network Event. MythBusting: The Science of Reading Edition, held in collaboration with the Maryland Initiative for Literacy and Equity @mdliteracyequity.bsky.social We’ll explore common misconceptions about the Science of Reading. Wednesday, December 3rd

On December 3rd at 12:00 PM, head to Tawes Hall at UMD to hear from Dr. Ana Taboada Barber at her upcoming talk, Reading Science for Emergent Bilinguals: Evidence from Bilingual Cognition. This event is part of UMD's Human Development Colloquium Series. Learn more: www.mile.umd.edu/calendar/rea...

Reserva la fecha para la conferencia de los educadores de la educación bilingüe.

Save the date for the 3rd annual MILE Dual Language Educator Conference!

El Laboratorio de Diversidad Lingüística busca familias bilingües (español/inglés) para un estudio sobre el uso del idioma en la infancia. Niños de 4 a 9 años (Padres mayores de 18 años) | 30 min | $20 | En línea o presencial | ¿Te interesa? Haz clic en el enlace de la biografía

UMD’s Language Diversity Lab is seeking bilingual (Spanish/English) families for a study on how children use their languages. 👧 Ages 4-9 (Parents ages 18+) | 🕐 30 min | 💰 $20 | Online or in person Learn more: www.mile.umd.edu/news/study-o... | Contact: [email protected] (301) 531-4864

We’re honored to be named one of the five campaign priorities in the College of Education’s Forward: Read all about it here: mile.umd.edu/news/mile-among-top-five-priorities

Our team was excited to collaborate with CEii to host a half-day Science of Learning workshop for their new network members! MILE team member Heather Blackwell facilitated the session, sharing practical, research-backed strategies to help students learn more deeply and fairly across all subjects.

Every child deserves to be healthy, safe, and supported. That’s why we’re excited to highlight the Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative’s lecture with Sean Johnson on Nov 6th at 4:30 PM in 0301 Thurgood Marshall Hall. RSVP: go.umd.edu/kpilecture2025

The MILE team took the stage at the 9th Annual Reading League Conference in Chicago! Drs. Gibson, Bolger & Groth led a panel on Maryland’s Science of Reading implementation, equity, & parent engagement. Read more here: www.mile.umd.edu/news/from-po...

Introducing our new Executive Director, Laura Groth 📣! A researcher, coach, and education expert with 15+ years in K-12 and higher ed research, policy, and project management, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to MILE. The team can't wait to further our mission under her leadership!

THREAD 1/3 🚨 Announcement: change in leadership 🚨 After serving as our founding Executive Director from 2023 to 2025, Dr. Margaret Peterson is returning to her role as Associate Clinical Faculty at UMD.

Starting off the academic year strong, we joined the Maryland Language Science Center at The Library of Congress National Book Festival to bring Build-a-Word: A Virtual Reality Arctic Expedition to life!

Photos and videos are up from our Literacy Leadership Summit! Check it all here: www.mile.umd.edu/news/photo-literacy-leadership-summit

Language Science Day is right around the corner! Register by THIS MONDAY, September 15th, for our signature annual event: go.umd.edu/lsd25

📢 MILE Innovation Seed Grants are open for UMD + Morgan State faculty and doctoral students 👩‍🎓 Doctoral students: up to $5,000 👩‍🏫 Faculty: up to $10,000 UMD & MSU scholars advancing equitable language & literacy are encouraged to apply. Winners present at the 2026 MILE Symposium! 🔗 go.umd.edu/lrs

🧠 Paid Research Study on Language & the Brain! 🧠 The Action and Brain Lab at Gallaudet University is looking for hearing, non-signing adults to participate in a study on how we process American Sign Language. DETAILS IN THREAD BELOW 👇

Photos from the Dual Language Educator Conference are up on our website 🎉📸 Check them out here: www.mile.umd.edu/news/photo-d...

TOMORROW 🚨 Grow your literacy practice + earn professional credits at Transforming Your Literacy Practice! Register: www.mile.umd.edu/calendar/transforming-your-literacy-practice

Tomorrow is the day! We can't wait to see everyone at the second annual Dual Language Educator Conference 🚨 Haven't registered yet? Click the link in bio to learn more about our sessions and register!

🚨 The DLEC is this Saturday 🚨 We are excited to announce our French session, One Table, Many Dishes: Food as a Cultural Path to Equity! Click the link in bio to read the full session description on our website 🔗

At Transforming Your Literacy Practice, hear from Carla Askew, M.A., CCC-SLP, Dyslexia Specialist at the Reading & Language Learning Center. 🔗 Link in bio to register on the events calendar

We heard your feedback! This year, we took the first step to incorporate math and STEM into DLEC with these two exciting sessions 🗣️

The Dual Language Educator Conference is excited to announce our Afroperuvian dance and social hour! Join us on May 31st in the final hours of the conference, for an energetic workshop led by Andres Arevalo!*

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Katherine Barko-Alva as our keynote speaker for the Dual Language Educator Conference at UMD on May 31st! 💬 Topic: Dual Language Education for all: Creating sustainable language and content learning opportunities through connection, access, and hope.

#MarylandDay is almost here! This year, you can visit MILE at Tawes Plaza on Saturday, April 26th! 🐢 @univofmaryland.bsky.social

Want to grow your literacy practice + earn credits? Register for Transforming Your Literacy Practice, a hybrid series for educators & SLPs. Submitted for 0.4 ASHA CEUs (intermediate, professional) & eligible for 4 PDPs towards licensure. 🔗 go.umd.edu/tylp

Registration is open for the DLEC on May 31st at the UMD campus! Learn more and register: www.mile.umd.edu/dlec-2025 - ¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para la DLEC el 31 de mayo en el campus de la Universidad de Maryland! Obtenga más información e inscríbase: www.mile.umd.edu/dlec-2025

In a recent article by The Baltimore Sun, titled “Maryland’s eighth-grade math, reading scores decline for over a decade,” MILE co-director DJ Bolger shared insights on the state’s literacy efforts. Read all about it on our website www.mile.umd.edu/news/marylan...

How can we improve literacy for autistic students? Join our panel of experts on April 29th, cohosted by MILE, The Reading League Maryland, & Autism Society of Maryland! Explore best practices in structured literacy instruction. Register: literacyandautism.eventbrite.com #Literacy #Autism #Education

Registration closes TOMORROW, March 25th for The School Readiness Symposium! Join us for an event co-sponsored by Ready at Five, MILE, and UMD’s CEII. Keynotes: Drs. Simone Gibson + DJ Bolger (MILE Co-directors) Presenter: Christy Tirrell-Corbin (Ed Pillar) Register: readyatfive.org/symposia

We know our Literacy Research Symposium was unforgettable, but we took pictures just in case 😉 Check out the full photo album on our website www.mile.umd.edu/news/photo-l...

In these tumultuous and politically challenging times, the role of educators has never been more crucial. As advocates for the rights and futures of our students, we must remain steadfast in our commitment to equity, justice, and inclusion. www.mile.umd.edu/news/stateme...

Jade Wexler, Associate Director of Research, got us up to speed at her recent Planet Word talk, "Advancing Adolescent Literacy" 👏

Join MILE on March 5th for a virtual afternoon discussion on supporting young writers by centering collaboration and growth for student empowerment! Learn more: go.umd.edu/writinglunch...

Save the date 📅 MILE's second annual Dual Language Educator Conference is set for May 31st, 2025. See you there!

Join us for MILE’s First Annual Giving Day on March 5th! ✨📚 Make a difference by donating to our MILEstones tutoring program. Your gift will help provide books and literacy support to local elementary school students in Prince George's County. Bookmark our page: go.umd.edu/givemile

Some freebies for symposium attendees are coming in! 👀 Don’t forget to register ✍️

Don't miss Unpacking Comprehension: From Neuroscience to Practice on March 1st, a symposium brought to you by The Summit School! Register now ✍️ www.mile.umd.edu/calendar/unp...

Our symposium is one month away 📣 Don't forget to register!

Deadline extended to January 28th! 📣

Are you a student or postdoc whose research involves language or literacy? Present a poster at MILE's Literacy Research Symposium.Click the link in bio to learn more on our research symposium page. 🚨Submit abstracts by January 19th 🚨 Not a student? Help us spread the word!

Head to Lawyer's Circle at the Maryland State House for Blueprint Day with our friend Strong Schools Maryland. This is an event you won't want to miss #blueprint4MD Click the link in bio to learn more on our events calendar!

We’re hosting a language and literacy research event and need your help! Let us know what conference freebies you love, and what you pass on.

Spread the word and register now! 🚨 MILE is hosting their first Literacy Research Symposium on February 26th, featuring a keynote from Dr. Rebecca Silverman of Stanford University! Register and learn more: go.umd.edu/MILEsymposium

We're in The Baltimore Banner! 🚨 Read about MILE's statewide literacy review with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and expertise from Co-director Simone Gibson on culturally responsive teaching! www.mile.umd.edu/news/literac...

It's the support of the language science community that made this jam-packed year possible. Wishing everyone a happy holiday!

Thank you to everyone for your support this year. We look forward to another year of hard work and improved literacy in Maryland.