The first Curriculum Navigation Report of 2026 is here: Fundations! Reviewed with our Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines (3rd Edition), this Report includes updates to phoneme awareness, language structures, literacy knowledge & assessment. Access the Reports: https://bit.ly/4nFWFoE

TRL is excited to share the Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines (3rd Edition) & Workbook—updated to reflect new research & the evolving curriculum landscape. Find improved clarity, revisions to key components & a “Science of Learning” section. Download the updated CEGs: https://bit.ly/40whTu3

Because of each of you, 2025 was a year of real impact. ✨ Whether you shared a post, encouraged a colleague, joined a book study, or made a donation, your support moved our mission forward in powerful ways. From all of us at The Reading League, thank you! 💙 #ItTakesALeague

Join TRL for a free webinar designed to help build foundational knowledge & make reading data truly impact instruction. 📍 Measuring What Matters: Understanding What Reading Assessment Really Tells Us 📅 Wed., Feb. 4, 2026 | 4 p.m. ET ➡️ Learn more & save your seat today: https://bit.ly/4aHakYQ

💫 Happy New Year from The Reading League! As we enter 2026, we’re proud to celebrate 10 years of advancing literacy and supporting educators, students, families, and caregivers. Together, we’ve built a powerful movement. And, together, we’ll make the next decade even brighter. #ItTakesALeague

Don’t let this moment pass! ✨ It’s your last chance to make your 2025 gift count. Every gift empowers teachers to impact hundreds of children. Reading changes everything: confidence grows, hope blooms & futures open. Give before midnight: https://bit.ly/3JlNOtk

“Science of Reading: Defining Guide” is now available in French! Thank you to our friends at ONlit, who graciously translated this resource & continue to be exceptional partners in advancing literacy. Download “La science de la lecture: Un guide déterminant” today: https://bit.ly/3Lby0Kk

Only three days left to make your 2025 gift count! 💙 Dr. Maria Murray started TRL to empower every teacher with the knowledge to teach reading. Your gift fuels training, coaching & resources that reach thousands of educators & millions of students: thereadingleague.org/donate #ItTakesALeague

Hawai’i friends! A TRL chapter is coming to your state & we’d love for you to join us on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 9 a.m. HST for a virtual chapter awareness meeting. Meet your future chapter leaders & learn how you can get involved with TRL locally. Register today: https://bit.ly/45mFpNJ

Reading is taught, not born & educators play a transformative role in shaping the brain’s ability to do it. Rebecca Gotlieb, Laura Rhinehart & Maryanne Wolf examine how the brain builds the circuitry for reading & what that means for instruction in this #TRLJournal article: https://bit.ly/4oMiX95

Get 50% off The Reading League Journal! For a limited time, save big on the premier publication that helps educators bring the science of reading to life in their classrooms. Use code JOURNAL50 now through December 31, 2025, and add the Journal to your toolkit for the year ahead. ⬇️

#TRLSummit2026 isn’t limited to one role. It’s for anyone using literacy data to transform student outcomes. Classroom teachers, principals, coaches, psychologists, leaders—#TRLSummit2026 is for YOU. 📅 May 5–6, 2026 in Syracuse, NY Register today: https://bit.ly/3MgkYvx

The final Curriculum Navigation Report (CNR) of 2025 is here! Benchmark Advance joins 18 other CNRs on TRL, supporting schools, districts, and states in making informed decisions about instructional materials. Access the Report: https://bit.ly/4nFWFoE #TRLCurrReports

Watertown City School District’s partnership with TRL shows what’s possible when professional learning, curriculum alignment, and data-informed decision-making come together. Read our new case study to explore how they’ve transformed reading instruction for their students: https://bit.ly/4alUlPM

We’re excited to share new, highly regarded professional books & resources now available in The Reading League Shop! 🔹 The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy 🔹 Instructional Leadership in Student-Focused Coaching 🔹 Beneath the Surface of Words Shop these titles & more: https://bit.ly/4iXR4Zc

Use the 4Rs to connect the science of reading with the science of teaching reading: Relevance, Rigor, Real-world application & Relationships. The science of reading shows how students learn; the science of teaching shows who they are. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aJST9N

👋 Hello, North Dakota friends! A Reading League chapter is coming to your state & we’d love for you to join us on Thurs, Jan. 8, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. CT for a virtual chapter awareness meeting. Meet your future chapter leaders & learn more about how you can get involved. https://bit.ly/4aFiJf9

Want to boost student writing & comprehension? Join us in Syracuse on March 20, 2026, for a FREE full-day workshop with Dr. Leslie Laud! Hands-on, practical strategies using your existing curriculum. Space is limited—sign up your team today: https://bit.ly/4rM4aN3

Katie & Elisabeth are representing TRL at the Learning Forward Annual Conference this week. If you’re attending, be sure to stop by the Sponsor Reception today from 3-4 p.m. We’d love to connect with you! #LearnFwd25

Good assessments can shift our focus from what has been taught to what has been learned. At #TRLSummit2026, get research-backed strategies to select assessments, analyze data & lead impactful instructional meetings. Register now: https://bit.ly/3mU2ILy

@mariamurray.bsky.social & United Way of CNY's Laurie Black joined the It's Happening Here podcast. They discuss the link between literacy & poverty, the resources available in Onondaga County, the Book Buddies program & how caregivers can support reading development. 🎧: https://bit.ly/48xEfQn

#TRLConf2025 was one for the books! From beginning to end, the energy was electric. Attendees left with fresh ideas, renewed purpose & a shared commitment to advancing literacy. 📣 Registration for #TRLConf2026 is open—register now to be part of another amazing experience: https://bit.ly/4aA8VTJ

Dr. Miah Daughtery, TRL-DC chapter leader, recently joined Good Morning America’s Book Club Podcast to discuss the middle school reading crisis. 📺 Watch the segment here: https://bit.ly/4auKk2A 🎧 Listen to the whole conversation, which dives deeper: https://apple.co/49RZhvt #TRLChaptersInAction

We can't wait to connect with you this month! 👋 📍 Dec. 4-5: Dr. Marisa S. is at the Alabama Literacy Association Conference—don’t miss her keynote! 📍 Dec. 7-10: Elisabeth L. & Katie S. are in Boston for #LearnFwd25, learning & sharing how TRL’s PL can strengthen instruction. #TRLInAction

💙 Thank you for making #GivingTuesday a success! We reached our goal to train 100 more teachers, bringing evidence-aligned reading instruction to more students. Your support empowers educators and gives their students the opportunity to learn to read. #ItTakesALeague #Nonprofit

🌟 Last call for #GivingTuesday! We’re close to our goal of funding training for 100 more educators—each one can change hundreds of lives through reading. Give before midnight: https://bit.ly/3JlNOtk 🔹$25 delivers resources🔹 $100 funds training🔹$250 supports coaching

Because of you, reading continues to give. 💙 Last year, 120K+ educators gained the knowledge to teach reading effectively—reaching nearly 2M students. Help us keep the momentum going this #GivingTuesday as we work to reach more educators: thereadingleague.org/donate #Nonprofit #ItTakesALeague

What does it really mean for literacy materials to be research-aligned? In a @edmarketbrief.bsky.social interview, TRL's Marisa Ramirez Stukey explains how rigorous, research-informed reviews, strong publisher partnerships & coherence across grade levels are reshaping literacy instruction. ⬇️

As we reflect on this season of gratitude, we’re inspired by the volunteers, board members & supporters who power our mission. Your commitment advances evidence-aligned reading instruction & helps educators transform literacy outcomes for countless students. Thanks for being part of this change.

Get a look inside a past issue of The Reading League Journal. The May/June 2025 issue highlights evidence-aligned instruction for all learners, including students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Explore the issue today: https://bit.ly/481x3Nw

Today, we’re especially grateful for each of you—our incredible community of educators, researchers, and advocates who bring our mission to life every day. Your support empowers us to make a meaningful impact on literacy for all learners. From all of us, we wish you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving!

TRL’s @karikurto.bsky.social recently joined the Leading Literacy podcast to highlight TRL Compass, a free, evidence-aligned resource for educators & literacy leaders. She also discusses CA’s literacy landscape, from early screeners to materials adoption. 🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/44hy6GI

Supporting adolescent readers takes patience, precision & evidence-aligned practice. The Reading League’s Adolescent Reading Intervention Evaluation Guidelines provide a framework to make informed, evidence-aligned decisions. ➡️ Explore this free resource in #TRLCompass today: https://bit.ly/444GCcf

Interpreting & applying reading data is essential & the focus of #TRLSummit2026. Bring your team & join others to clarify misconceptions, explore new research & use real K-5 data to drive meaningful learning. Discover how this event will transform your approach to data: https://bit.ly/43FIeJb

We're honored to see @mariamurray.bsky.social recognized at the @sualums.bsky.social #CUSE50 Awards Ceremony! This reflects her visionary leadership & unwavering belief that every child deserves the opportunity to learn to read & every educator can be empowered to teach them, which inspires us all.

TRL’s @karikurto.bsky.social is in NOLA for @excelined.bsky.social's National Summit. She’s joining fellow education leaders for the panel “Reading With Reason: The Case for Content–Rich Curricula” to explore how evidence-aligned, knowledge-building curricula can strengthen literacy outcomes.

🎉 Registration for #TRLConf2026 is NOW OPEN! 📅 Sept 30–Oct 2, 2026 | Chicago Join educators, researchers, and literacy leaders for three days of evidence-aligned learning, inspiration, and connection. Secure your spot early and save your seat: https://bit.ly/4lUzmFC #LiteracyLeadership

🎤 We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Christopher Schatschneider as the keynote for #TRLSummit2026. Join us as we explore “From Confusion to Clarity: Turning Data Into Instructional Impact” next May in Syracuse, NY! ➡️ Learn more & save your spot: https://bit.ly/3mU2ILy #LiteracyConference

This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we celebrate the vibrant cultures, languages, and histories of Indigenous Peoples across the country. Sharing their stories and honoring their knowledge in our classrooms creates a more inclusive, engaging, and equitable learning experience for all students.

This #NationalFamilyLiteracyMonth, we celebrate families & caregivers shaping young readers! 🌟 Explore resources on the #TRLCompass Families & Caregivers page & share with others making a difference: https://bit.ly/3WoHFiJ

Did you know TRL has 40 established chapters & eight more in formation? Our chapters unite educators, leaders & advocates to advance evidence-aligned literacy instruction. If you’re in AK, SD, or WV, email [email protected] to learn how to bring TRL to your state! #ItTakesALeague

Work in an Educator Prep Program (EPP)? Join our free monthly Community of Practice (CoP) to connect with peers, share strategies & learn from experts. We're excited to welcome Dr. Susan Smartt & explore her books & how to use them in EPPs. 📅 Nov 14 | 2:30–4 PM ET Sign up: https://bit.ly/4navCR9

Next week, TRL's @karikurto.bsky.social joins a panel of nationally recognized literacy leaders for a timely conversation on adolescent literacy through the lens of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Learn more and register below. ⬇️

Fishtank Plus ELA & Reading Mastery join our K–5 Curriculum Navigation Reports on #TRLCompass! 📚 These free, impartial reports help schools, districts & states make informed decisions about literacy curricula. Access them: https://bit.ly/4nFWFoE #TRLCurrReports

TRL is headed to Georgia! 🍑 Find Steph & Jessica at #DyslexiaCon25. Visit Booth 713 to explore decodables, educator resources & more from Little Learners Love Literacy. Plus, connect with Jessica to learn how TRL’s professional learning can strengthen evidence-aligned instruction in your district.

Pediatricians play a vital role in early literacy & our new resource is here to support you. Explore #TRLCompass & find guidance to: 🔹 Identify reading difficulties early 🔹 Support families in literacy development 🔹 Connect literacy with whole-child health https://bit.ly/4hiQrIC

💙 2024 was our most impactful year yet! Each milestone reflects our commitment to helping every child learn to read & equipping every educator to teach them. None of this would be possible without you. Thanks for being part of this community. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WQSz0M #Nonprofit

We recognize #DLDday as a reminder to support students whose language challenges often go unnoticed. Research shows children with DLD can thrive when educators can connect research to practice, identifying needs early and providing evidence-aligned instruction.

TRL hosts monthly Communities of Practice to support literacy professionals across the field. These groups are free and tailored to specific areas, providing focused conversations, impactful networking, resource sharing, and more. Find your community: https://bit.ly/4navCR9 #ItTakesALeague

At #TRLConf2025, @burnsm1.bsky.social shared five evidence-based criteria to guide educators in choosing and delivering interventions that truly help struggling readers. @edweek.org’s Sarah Schwartz breaks down the insights and additional takeaways from the session.