Tennessee Reading Research Center

TRRC & @UTKnoxville literacy faculty support the growing research on identifying and supporting students with dyslexia. The @DyslexiaIDA released a new definition this fall. Our partners at @MTSU & @TNedu are bringing this updated understanding into practice. Proud to be part.

@DyslexiaIDA released a new, research-aligned definition of dyslexia. TRRC, @UTKnoxville literacy faculty, @MTSU, and @TNEdu are working together to help bring it into practice. Proud to support this effort. dyslexiaida.org/2025-dyslexia-…

NEWS: On this International Literacy Day, 24 organizations working to expand literacy and promote reading have been awarded 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards. newsroom.loc.gov/news/library-o…

Help students tackle big words with confidence! 🧠 Multimorphemic Lesson 4 teaches how to spot & spell morphemes—plus introduces suffixes -ate and -er. Download today: tiny.utk.edu/Multimorphemic4 #Literacy #ReadingInstruction

Use slide decks from Colorin Colorado to help your educators learn to implement strategies that support multilingual learners. Subject matter includes: annotated diagrams, cognates, sentence frames, and more. Get started today: #h-planning-professional-development" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">colorincolorado.org/article/how-us…

MTSU's Center for Study and Treatment of Dyslexia has a downloadable PDF with ideas to support educators, literacy coaches, and leadership in schools. These ideas can help a comprehensive literacy initiative thrive: dyslexia.mtsu.edu/wp-content/upl… @MTSUDyslexia

@Edutopia asked educators how they use tech in the classroom—and the answers delivered! From AI summaries to DIY translation for families to help drafting IEPs, tech is saving time and boosting impact. Read more + share your thoughts: edutopia.org/article/10-bri…

The Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (@GovLiteracyTN) is helping TN families spark a love of reading—from Dolly’s Imagination Library to Storybook Trails. Check out their newest project, Booker’s Treehouse— a resource-packed site for early readers! bookerstreehouse.org/k3-home-librar…

Proud to have a seat at the table alongside @EDSecMcMahon @UTKnoxville. We couldn’t agree more that “Tennessee is setting a powerful example in education by making bold investments in early literacy." @UT_President @DondePlowman @EllenMcIntyreUT @TNEdu @SchwinnTeach

Honored to welcome U.S Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to UT Knoxville today, where @DondePlowman highlighted the great work of the @TNReadResearch. We look forward to continuing our support and partnership to make early childhood literacy a top national priority.

@Chattanooga2pt0 offers helpful guides for Kindergarten families—including key language & literacy skills from birth to school readiness. Curious how your routines support learning? Explore tips & activities below! #DailyLiteracy #KindergartenReady

Where can you get up-to-date resources on literacy across TN & beyond? Our newsletter! And tomorrow, we are sending our Back-To-School edition, which includes a resource for instructors and tutors. Are you signed up? Click here to stay informed: tiny.utk.edu/TRRCNews

In MA, MEEP & EdTrust are helping families support literacy with tools like the Early Literacy Dashboard—offering clear insights into scores, curriculum & progress. States like TN are stepping up, too. What’s happening in your state to support young readers? 👇 #Literacy

"Demon Copperhead" is a powerful coming-of-age story set in Appalachia. Perfect for mature teens & a family discussion to talk about: 🔹 Breaking regional stereotypes 🔹 Poverty & resilience 🔹 Literature as a lens for change Let’s read, reflect, and grow.

Start the school year strong with a fun reading routine! 📚 ✅ Set a goal ✅ Use cues & rewards ✅ Talk about books 🎉 Read for FUN—just 20 mins a day! Grab a free reminder flyer: tiny.utk.edu/READY

Jacqueline Woodson’s The Day You Begin shows how sharing our stories helps kids feel seen as they start school. 📚 Experts like Dr. Thomas Crisp (@GeorgiaStateUniversity) say books that reflect emotions ease the transition. More tips here: news.gsu.edu/2023/08/22/bac…

Back-to-school season is coming fast! 📚 Teachers & parents—get ahead with free, research-backed reading & writing resources from our library: trrc.utk.edu/resource-libra…

Help your child grow their vocabulary at home with tips from @NCILiteracy: 👂 Ask questions about photos 🗣️ Describe objects together ✍️ Try journaling or storytelling with new words Build strong habits early: improvingliteracy.org/resource/activ…

This "Family Literacy at Home" video series from @ColorinColorado is packed with practical tips to help families support reading at home, with videos in both English and Spanish. While you're on the page, download the free family engagement guide:n colorincolorado.org/family-literac…

Sending your little one off to kindergarten can feel a bit overwhelming! Our friends at @Chattanooga2.0 have compiled some resources to help you feel prepared & excited for this significant milestone: chatt2.org/kready/