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Lessons from Churchill
Winston Churchill once said, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal; It is the courage to continue that counts.” Reflecting on the last few months of teacher leader training, I know I've struggled, [...]
Connected Text and Word Solving
By Michele Dufresne Recent discussions about phonics have underscored its critical role in literacy education. While the significance of teaching phonics is widely acknowledged, it is imperative to recognize that phonics is a means [...]
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 [...]
Spotlight Speaker: Allison Briceño
Don't miss this presentation on Sunday, January 28 and Monday, January 29! Join Dr. Allison Briceño for Creating Conscious Classrooms: Using Diverse Books for Anti-Racist Teaching. Dr. Allison Briceño is an Associate Professor in [...]
Spotlight Speaker: George Hruby
Don't miss this presentation on Sunday, January 28 and Monday, January 29! Join George Hruby (Ph.D. Reading Education), former Executive Director of the University of Kentucky’s Collaborative Center for Literacy Development, for Dyslexia’s Discontents: [...]
Literacy Lessons: Revised Standards & Guidelines
In June 2023, the North American Trainers Group (NATG) approved revisions to the Standards and Guidelines of Literacy Lessons in the United States. This article provides contextual background information and highlights particular changes appearing [...]
Why a Lawsuit, Why Now?
Why a lawsuit? Why now? In a complex education system, it’s understandable for non-educators to get some things wrong. But when non-educators are making momentous decisions that impact both teachers and children, those consequences [...]
New at RRCNA: e-Learning Courses
Jumpstart your learning with the new content in the e-Learning Center! Exclusively for RRCNA members, these free and low-cost online video courses can help you meet your professional development goals from the convenience of [...]
Press Release
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reading Recovery Council of North America files lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine COLUMBUS, OH -- In a move to stand up against government overreach, the Reading [...]
Apply Today: RRCNA Award Season
It's that time of year again! As LitCon approaches and the school year amps up, award applications are open at the Reading Recovery Council of North America. Whether you're hoping to attend LitCon 2024, [...]
