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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

An ILA member since 1964, Rita Bean's connection to ILA and her recent support as a Circle of 70 member reflect what our 70th anniversary is all about: Honoring our history while investing in the future. Thank you, Rita, for your commitment to ILA and the field. 💙 📍Learn more: buff.ly/NIjF7pq

Rita Bean Circle of 70 donor graphic that reads "Investing in the future of literacy"

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How are lessons from the pandemic shaping the future of literacy? 💡 On October 14 at 5:00 p.m. ET, ILA past presidents Stephen Peters, Julius B. Anthony, and Angela Peters will discuss creating new possibilities for schools, districts, children, families, and communities: buff.ly/qQfARDP

A graphic that reads: "ILA Webinar: October 14 at 5:00 p.m. ET, Literacy Leadership and Its Impact on the Future, register at literacyworldwide.org/ILAwebinars"

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What can we learn about students as readers when we make space for all the languages and cultural knowledge they bring to the classroom? 📚 In an article for The Reading Teacher, TBD offer practical strategies for linguistically and culturally responsive reading conversations: buff.ly/VkpwsXX

Example of a diverse collection of monolingual and multilingual books used for Linguistically & Culturally Responsive Reading Conversations in the Netherlands.

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

ILA's Awards and Grants recognize the educators, researchers, students, and literacy leaders moving the field forward. 🌟 Apply for an award or grant, or nominate a deserving colleague, by February 1, 2027: buff.ly/2c8Oflc

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Meet The Reading Teacher's (RT) new editors: Dennis S. Davis, Jill F. Grifenhagen, Yolanda Dunston, Annemarie Horton Hindman, Rebecca Lee Payne Jordan, and Jackie Eunjung Relyea. 📚 Together, they will continue RT's tradition of connecting literacy research with classroom practice: buff.ly/LR8sbfr

A graphic that reads: Meet the new editorial team of The Reading Teacher!

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Lori Oczkus, a literacy consultant, has been an ILA member since 1983. For our 70th anniversary, she reflected on her career in education and offered advice for new teachers entering the profession. 🚌 📍 Share your ILA story: buff.ly/pmuG8t4 📍 Become an ILA member: buff.ly/Rz1ji1j

A quote that reads: "My first year of teaching, I remember peering nervously through the window of my new classroom. Fortunately, help was just down the hall. Another teacher, who was president of our local reading association chapter, took me under her wing, encouraging me to join ILA. It was the best career decision I ever made.

My best advice to young teachers is simple: Find your people. Learn from veteran teachers and scholars. Ask questions, share ideas, and dream big. My ILA friends have become my cherished literacy family, united by a common goal of helping children become confident, joyful readers."

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Since 1956, ILA has been connecting educators with the research, resources, and professional learning they need to help readers and writers thrive. You can be part of what comes next by giving $7 for 70 years. This helps ILA continue advancing literacy learning around the world: buff.ly/UaP8e8Z

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Call for manuscripts 📢 The Reading Teacher is seeking research and practice submissions that explore critical, ethical, creative, and humanizing approaches to GenAI and literacy learning. 📍 Submit by November 6: buff.ly/0yrIJe3

The Reading Teacher's call for manuscripts on critical perspectives on literacy and generative AI

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What happens when complex literacy issues get reduced to simple stories? 💡 Dixie D. Massey and Samuel DeJulio join the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy podcast to discuss public crisis narratives about literacy and how literacy professionals can respond: buff.ly/V4vXSMQ

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What makes small-group reading instruction effective? 📚 In Part II of their blog series, Julie W. Ankrum and Lisa White explore research-based elements including ongoing assessment, flexible grouping, targeted instruction, student engagement, and timely feedback: buff.ly/YNcv6dy

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

There's never been a better time to join ILA. Whether you're in the classroom, coaching colleagues, or leading literacy change, ILA is here to support the work you do—and help you stay connected to what’s happening across the field. 📍 Become an ILA member: buff.ly/KD4Oq25

Attendees at ILA's 2017 conference in Orlando, Florida

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Teens may admire readers on screen without wanting to be seen as readers themselves. 📚 In an article for Reading Research Quarterly, researchers explore how TV characters, peer dynamics, and social norms shape adolescents' ideas about reader identity. 📍 Read the full article: buff.ly/fbXEC0K

A teenager watches Netflix. A sidebar includes an overview of the study's findings.

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Writing in math is about more than showing your work. ✏️📐 In a new episode of the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy (JAAL)'s podcast, JAAL managing editors chat with Troy Potter about his recent co-authored article: buff.ly/V4vXSMQ

Middle school students write during class

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

ILA Executive Director Nicola Wedderburn has a simple way to help students become lifelong readers: Show them that you're a reader, too. 📚 She joins education leaders in sharing with SmartBrief practical ways to make this school year count. 📍 Read more: buff.ly/BrE8Wes

A quote from Nicola Wedderburn that reads, "Be a reading role model. There's a difference between learning to read and becoming a reader. If we want to help students develop a lifelong love of reading, show them that teachers are readers, too. Keep your pleasure reading on your desk. Use independent reading time to catch up on reading, not work. Create opportunities to talk about what you’re reading and ask students about what they’re reading, too. It's a lot easier to help children discover the joy of reading if they see you enjoying it yourself."

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What makes small-group reading instruction truly effective? 📚️ On September 10, join Julie W. Ankrum, Lisa White, and the ILA Administrator Collaborative to explore research-supported strategies for flexible grouping, focused lessons, and actionable feedback. 📍 Register today: buff.ly/R0rcrK9

A graphic that reads: "ILA Webinar: Small-Group Reading Instruction: Evidence, Impact, and Practice, literacyworldwide.org/ILAWebinars"

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The latest PISA results raise concerns for literacy education.💡 Reading scores fell 28 points across OECD countries from 2015–2025, while "hasty reading" nearly doubled. The findings underscore the need to help students read deeply, evaluate sources, and think critically: buff.ly/SHvk8Z1

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PISA 2025 Results (Volume I)

The OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 evaluates what students know and can do in science, reading, mathematics and computational problem-solving, assessing how…

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

ILA past president Patricia A. Edwards remembers P. David Pearson not only as an influential literacy scholar, but as a dear friend and colleague whose intellect, curiosity, humility, and humanity left a lasting mark. 📍 Read her tribute: buff.ly/J9Qm4eC

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

P. David Pearson's legacy extends far beyond his extraordinary contributions to literacy education. At his Celebration of Life, friends and colleagues remembered a generous mentor, collaborator, and friend who made people feel like they belonged. 📍 Read our reflection: buff.ly/mWcdBqH

P. David Pearson speaking at an ILA convention

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Every year, International Literacy Day mobilizes the globe around a shared belief: Literacy is for everyone. 📖 But what does that mean in practice? We asked our colleagues and partners that question. Here are just a few of their responses! Now we ask: What does "Literacy for all" mean to you?

A quote that reads: "Literacy for all is a promise to create access, opportunity, belonging, and voice for every learner by removing barriers, maintaining high expectations, providing the support each student needs, and empowering them to engage fully in their world."

A quote that reads: "Literacy for all means giving every child—regardless of geography or circumstance—both the evidence-based instruction to learn to read and the meaningful reasons to want to."

A quote that reads: "Literacy for all means recognizing literacy as a basic human right and ensuring that every person has access to respectful, responsive, and ethical literacy opportunities needed to participate fully in their communities."

A quote that reads: "Literacy for all means everyone, everywhere having the opportunity to read, write, listen, and speak—not just for necessity, but for the pure sake of enjoyment!"

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

What if science took the lead in literacy learning? 🔬📚 In a new Literacy Now blog post, the authors explore how authentic science inquiry can build students' knowledge while creating meaningful opportunities to read, write, discuss, explain, and argue from evidence: buff.ly/jMuLLRj

A teacher instructs his students during class

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In a recent interview, ILA past president Stephen Peters shared his experience working on the Children's Rights to Read initiative, which had a profound effect on reading scores in his own school district. Hear more from other ILA past presidents in our ongoing webinar series: buff.ly/uTD5DOZ

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The literacy community mourns the loss of P. David Pearson and Peter Raymond Freebody, two influential scholars whose work shaped literacy research and instruction for generations. We invite you to reflect on their lives, contributions, and lasting impact: buff.ly/vWG7Xnc

A graphic of P. David Pearson with a quote that reads: "Wake to each day as an endless adventure; live every hour of every day as your last chance to finish it."

A graphic of Peter Raymond Freebody with a quote that reads: "To be literate varies with history and culture; it is to be literate in a given time and place, to be literate here and now."

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What does the evidence tell us about small-group reading instruction? 📚️ In a new Literacy Now blog post, explore how flexible grouping, targeted teaching, and ongoing assessment can help educators meet students' developing needs and make the most of class time. 📍 Read more: buff.ly/piRbdAB

Young teacher instructing a smaller group of elementary students on reading

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Keep up with the literacy news and trends that matter to your work. 📚 The free ILA Literacy Teaching & Learning SmartBrief delivers curated news on research-based instruction, advocacy, inclusive teaching, literacy leadership, and more each week. 📍 Subscribe today: buff.ly/D4zCVRl

An excerpt of ILA's Literacy Teaching & Learning SmartBrief

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

What does it take to sustain better writing instruction amid teacher turnover, changing assessments, and shifting demands? ✍️ In a new episode of the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy (JAAL)'s podcast, JAAL managing editors chat with Mellinee Lesley about her recent article: buff.ly/LKkgDDH

An educator addresses a classroom of students

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Tap into research-based learning designed specifically for literacy educators. 📲 All upcoming and on-demand ILA webinars highlight practical strategies and emerging insights from experts in the field. ICYMI: ILA webinars count toward continuing education credits. Explore now: buff.ly/xioYeAP

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In a Literacy Now blog post, preservice educators share what they learned from the Warren Fellowship for Future Teachers about teaching Holocaust literacy with care—from survivor testimony and primary sources to age-appropriate literature and meaningful discussion: buff.ly/Sj8h6io

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

What if students could step inside a comic? 🦸 In an article for The Reading Teacher, researchers introduce "Living Comics," a playful activity that helps emergent bilingual learners use movement, drawing, symbols, and language to make meaning. 📍 Read the full article: buff.ly/upkZmcP

Sample of graphic novel "Text Feature Noticing Activity."

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

As we remember Dolly Parton, we also honor the remarkable literacy legacy she leaves behind. 💙 Through her Imagination Library, millions of children have received free books and the opportunity to discover the joy of reading. Her impact will live on in generations of young readers.

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Educators: What impact is AI having on your classroom? 💻️ Take our short survey about what AI means for your day-to-day responsibilities and receive a code for 50% off registration for an upcoming live webinar on August 27. 📍 Take the survey: buff.ly/DfWJEVT 📍 Explore the webinar: buff.ly/7gngLXc

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Help us tell ILA's story by sharing yours. 💙 For our 70th anniversary, we're inviting members to submit photos, memories, and reflections about what ILA has meant to them and their work as literacy professionals. 📍 Your story is part of our story. Learn how to participate: buff.ly/JXjj6eG

An image of the International Literacy Association 2016 5K run

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Learning to read ➡️ reading to learn? It may not be that simple. In an article for Literacy Today magazine, literacy experts Chase Young and Melissa Gill explore what 50+ educators say about reading development and the gap between practice and policy. 📍 Read the full article: buff.ly/QE8H5X6

A screenshot of the article "Learning to Read and Reading to Learn" in Literacy Today magazine

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Looking for practical ways to navigate AI in literacy instruction? On August 27, join a live webinar for: 🔹 A clearer understanding of AI opportunities + concerns 🔹 Ways to help students use (or refuse) AI 🔹 Ideas for preserving critical thinking + student voice 📍 Register: buff.ly/7gngLXc

An ILA webinar graphic promoting "AI and the Future of Literacy Learning" on August 27 at 5:00 p.m. ET

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

What if classroom management were viewed as a literacy strategy? 💡 In an article for Literacy Today, Kenisha Williams explores how purposeful routines, formative assessment, and strong instructional leadership can create classrooms where learning and language thrive: buff.ly/I8LBGD4

A quote that reads: "When classroom management is elevated as a strategic lever for literacy, schools move beyond maintaining order. They create environments where learning thrives, language develops, and students succeed.

Through purposeful leadership and a commitment to excellence, transformation is not only possible. It becomes inevitable."

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

What can banned books teach students about power and representation? 📢 In a short video, Caroline B. Rabalais presents her article for the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, exploring how challenged YA books can support critical literacy and critical consciousness: buff.ly/m1cMUKq

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Thank you to Aileen Hower for joining ILA's Circle of 70! 💙 The Circle of 70 celebrates ILA's 70th anniversary by recognizing supporters whose generosity helps advance literacy research, professional learning, and advocacy for educators worldwide. 📍Learn more: buff.ly/NIjF7pq

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Ka Man Li, a teacher-librarian, has been an ILA member since 2025. For our 70th anniversary, she told us: "As a teacher-librarian in a secondary school located in Hong Kong, I joined ILA to find others walking the path of nurturing students' literacy." 📍 Share your ILA story: buff.ly/pmuG8t4

Ka Man Li at the 10th World Chinese Teacher-Librarians' Forum

Ka Man Li at the 2025 World Library and Information Congress

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

What if some students struggle not with reading, but with seeing? In an article for Literacy Today magazine, Alexandra Spichtig explores how visual skills support reading and shares practical ways educators can recognize and address visual skill challenges. 📍 Read the full article: buff.ly/nl16Vsy

An article in Literacy Today magazine titled "Seeing Reading Differently" by Alexandra Spichtig

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Lesson plans provide structure, but responsive teaching requires professional judgment. 💡 In an article for The Reading Teacher, explore how coaching and rehearsal help preservice teachers adapt standardized lessons while centering student voice, agency, and literacy learning: buff.ly/xksRg60

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In a recent interview, ILA past president Carrice Cummins shared her thoughts on the importance of attending in-person conferences, particularly for preservice and early career educators. 🌟 Hear more from other ILA past presidents in our ongoing webinar series! Explore our archive: buff.ly/t4uvdCu

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

AI is reshaping literacy learning. 💡 On August 27 at 5:00 p.m. ET, explore in a live webinar how AI is changing the way students read, write, and create, plus gain practical ways to support thoughtful, student-centered learning. 📍Register today: buff.ly/uZXLNgQ

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Looking for trusted literacy resources in one place? 💡 ILA's Resources by Topic page features curated articles, briefs, webinars, and more to help you build your knowledge and find practical, evidence-based support whenever you need it. 📍Explore our curated list: buff.ly/O8JlV5Z

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

As part of our ongoing 70th anniversary celebrations, Norman A. Stahl and P. David Pearson—along with many of their esteemed colleagues—penned two feature stories in Literacy Today magazine reflecting on pivotal moments in ILA history. 📍 Read their features: buff.ly/fG9ejhk

An article in Literacy Today magazine titled "Seeds of Change"

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

AI literacy is about helping students think critically about ethics, privacy, and power. 🧑‍💻 In an article for the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, Vanderbilt University researchers shows how creating multimedia PSAs gave students a voice in conversations about AI: buff.ly/DztBATp

Still images from PSAs showing messages of power and hope. Left: Signing an AI Bill of Rights to ward off the “AI stalker”; top right: Text on screen tells viewers “You have rights to protect your data”; bottom right: Dana delivers the message that “the solution's in our reach” to providing more data security.

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Dr. Ernest Morrell's scholarship transformed adolescent literacy by centering critical literacy, youth voice, and educational equity. The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy is seeking submissions for a special collection that builds on Dr. Morrell's work. 📍Submit by October 15: buff.ly/yNgwJQL

A call for abstracts from the Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

We are proud to welcome Stephen Peters, ILA past president, as the newest member of our Circle of 70! 🎉 Thank you for helping celebrate 70 years of advancing literacy and for supporting the work still ahead. 📍Learn more: buff.ly/NIjF7pq

A graphic that depicts Stephen Peters as a Circle of 70 donor. The subtitle reads "Investing in the future of literacy"

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

How can educators balance structured reading programs with the flexibility to meet students' individual needs? 📝 In an article for The Reading Teacher, researchers explore the role of teacher autonomy in evidence-based reading instruction and why professional judgment matters: buff.ly/OQ7JfA4

A table depicting teachers' autonomy in decision-making pertaining to the selection and use of commercial reading programs

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Show off your ILA pride! 📢 From shirts and hoodies to mugs, totes, and more, the official ILA store has gear for literacy advocates—and every purchase helps support ILA's mission.

A graphic that reads: "Made for Educators. Shop literacy apparel and merchandise to support ILA!"

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Behavior is communication. Not just something to manage. 💡 In an article for Literacy Today magazine, educational specialist Roshunda Black-Mitchell explores how trauma-informed classrooms help students feel safe enough to engage, communicate, and grow as readers and writers: buff.ly/q0Ph1cj

An educator speaks with four middle school-aged students in a conference room

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International Literacy Association (ILA) @ilatoday.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Secondary students face increasingly complex reading demands, but many still need explicit support with decoding, fluency, and comprehension. 📖 Join Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey on August 4 for practical, research-informed strategies you can apply right away. 📍Register today: buff.ly/0hDoaij

A graphic depicting Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey that reads: "August 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET, The Science of Adolescent Reading, Register now at literacyworldwide.org/ILAwebinars"

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