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The Big Win: Make Sure to Save Your Seat!
As you plan your trip to Columbus for LitCon: K-8 Literacy Conference next weekend, stop by on Saturday for a day full of programming! Maximize your LitCon experience by adding a Preconference [...]
Final Countdown: Half Off LitCon Preconference Sessions
With LitCon approaching, there are only a few more days to save 50% on preconference workshop registrations! Don’t miss out on the chance to deepen your knowledge, explore new strategies, and connect with fellow [...]
2024’s Greatest Hits: Blogs in Community, Advocacy, and Professional Development
From sharing exciting updates to spotlighting our members, the RRCNA blog is your resource for what's new in the Reading Recovery Community. In 2024, we advocated that Reading Recovery works and celebrated our incredible [...]
Happy Holidays from the Reading Recovery Community
From all of us at the Reading Recovery Council of North America, thank you for your dedication to empowering young readers. May your holiday season be filled with joy! [...]
New Books Have Been Added to the Book List!
It's that time of year again! Thanks to hundreds of volunteer hours, over 1,000 books have been added to the Reading Recovery Book List. The Reading Recovery Book List is an essential resource for Reading [...]
Celebrating Leadership in Literacy: Dr. Shannon Baker and the Transformative Power of Reading Recovery
The Reading Recovery Council of North America is thrilled to celebrate this year’s recipient of the Excellence in Literacy Leadership Award, Dr. Shannon Baker. This award honors an individual for their partnership and commitment [...]
Giving Tuesday with the Foundation for Struggling Readers
On this Giving Tuesday, the RRCNA community is celebrating our Professional Development Award winners. A key tenet of Reading Recovery is a commitment to continuous professional development; these awards funded by friends, partners, and [...]
Effective Literacy Scaffolds for Language Learners
Sponsored by Hameray Publishing As parents, family members, or mentors, we naturally coach and gradually release children to help them learn new skills. For example, we automatically use training wheels or a training bike [...]
Getting History Right: New Open Access Article from the Journal of Reading Recovery
Getting History Right: The Tale of Three-Cueing by Jeffery L. Williams critiques common misconceptions about literacy instruction and parallels them to historical myths. The article addresses the prevalence of media misinformation around the so-called [...]
More Research Proves Reading Recovery Meets the Phonics Challenge
This summary was originally published in Marshall Memo 1061 on November 11, 2024. It was shared with permission from the Marshall Memo, a weekly roundup of important ideas and research in K-12 education. Does [...]









