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The Reading League Journal is a trusted source guiding educators in adopting evidence-aligned instruction. TRLJ features articles that translate scientific evidence about reading into easily understandable and applicable strategies for professionals in the field. Additionally, it includes articles spotlighting school systems and educators who have effectively applied research findings to improve and transform their practices. TRLJ is published in January/February, May/June, and September/October.

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Read, Demystifying the Science of Reading, an introduction to The Reading League Journal by Dr. Louisa Moats.

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Sneak Peek Articles

Changing Course Large Scale Implementation: A School Board Member’s Insights by Brenda Warren

Orton-Gillingham: Which Aspects are Supported by Research and Which Require Additional Research? by Christy Austin, Liz Stevens, Alisha Demchack, and Emily Solari

The Importance of Phonemic Awareness Instruction for African American Students by Ramona T. Pittman, Marianne Rice, Esther Garza, and Myriam J. Guerra

Design and Methodology in the Science of Reading by Christopher Schatschneider, Dana Santangelo, Christine M. White, Cristian E. Vasquez, and Emma D. Friedmann

The “Reading Brain” is Taught, Not Born: Evidence From the Evolving Neuroscience of Reading for Teachers and Society by Rebecca Gotlieb, Laura Rhinehart, and Maryanne Wolf

Five Action Steps for School and District Leaders Implementing the Science of Reading by Dena Mortensen

Why State Reading Tests Are Poor Benchmarks of Student Success by Hugh W. Catts

Brick by Brick: Landmark Studies on Reading Development, Assessment, and Instruction for Students Who Are English Learners by Isabel Vargas, Colby Hall, and Emily Solari

What Does Science Say About Orton-Gillingham Interventions? An Explanation and Commentary on the Stevens et al. (2021) Meta-Analysis by Emily Solari, Yaacov Petscher, and Colby Hall

Brick by Brick: A Series of Landmark Studies Pointing to the Importance of Early Reading Intervention by Emily Solari, Colby Hall, and Anita McGinty

Interview with Timothy Shanahan, a Member of the National Reading Panel

The Article that Introduced the Simple View of Reading by David A. Kilpatrick

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September/October 2022

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September/October 2021

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September/October 2020

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