Maryland Initiative for Literacy & Equity

Spread the word and register now! 🚨 MILE is hosting their first Literacy Research Symposium on February 26th, featuring a keynote from Dr. Rebecca Silverman of Stanford University! Register and learn more: go.umd.edu/MILEsymposium

Join us tomorrow at UMD for a talk with @dj_bolger, Director of MILE! 📚 Learn more on our website: mile.umd.edu/calendar/mile-… P.S Don’t forget to follow us on Bluesky using the link in bio 😉

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🚨The LSC is now on Bluesky!🚨 As the @X platform continues to evolve, we’re excited to connect with you in a new space. Follow us there and join the discussion. See you on @Bluesky at umd-lsc.bsky.social

Exciting news! 📣 We are making the move to @bluesky! As the social media landscape continues to change, so do we. Give us a follow: mdliteracyequity.bsky.social

Secure $10,000 funding for your language and literacy research! Submit your proposal for the MILE Innovation Seed Grant by January 16th . Finalists will present their proposal at MILE's 2025 Literacy Research Symposium on February 26th. Click the link in bio to learn more.

@BaltimoreBanner spotlighted Pillar Member Christy Tirrell-Corbin's expertise on the benefits of pre-K education and its critical role in academic readiness, shaping children's long-term success. thebaltimorebanner.com/education/earl…

Hear from MILE Pillar Member Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz!

Join us for an info session for the PhD program in special ed at U of Maryland on 11/19 T 12pm EST! We will share brief overview of the program in general & the SUSTAIN program funded by OSEP & save time for Q&A. @JadeSpecialED @UMDCollegeofEd @CHSEUMARYLAND

From Melinda Martin-Beltran's Lifetime Achievement Award to presentations by Amanda Cataneo and Drew Fagan, MILE shined at the Maryland TESOL Conference mile.umd.edu/news/mile-shin…

.@UMDCollegeofEd and @VanderbiltU are part of a collaborative effort to train the next generation of leaders in special education. Project Sustain is a fully funded Ph.D. program. Up to four grants awarded. Apply by Dec. 1: go.umd.edu/PROJECT-SUSTAIN #EdTerps

@MDLitEquity's new report emphasizes the need for effective teacher coaching, culturally relevant materials, and addressing proficiency gaps. today.umd.edu/literacy-resea… 3/5

Here are the October literacy headlines that caught our attention 👀 1/5

Hear from Pillar Member Drew Fagan at Maryland TESOL’s Annual Conference. This year’s theme is “Teaching and Advocating for English Learners: Using funds of knowledge to foster community, action and agency in TESOL professionals" Learn more and register: marylandtesol.com/event-5854061

MILE Members Dr. Melinda Martin-Beltrán, Astrid Sierra, and @AmandaCataneo have released an insightful study exploring how lived experiences of diverse educators inform their perspectives on the goals of dual language bilingual education (DLBE). mile.umd.edu/news/pillar-me…

MILE Co-director Dr. Simone Gibson’s presentation at #TRLconf2024 underscored how numerous educators enhance the principles of the Science of Reading by incorporating cultural elements. Read all about it on our website mile.umd.edu/news/simone-gi…

Great to see our co-directors, pillar member, and board chair promoting this message 📚

The Maryland Initiative for Literacy & Equity (MILE) is harnessing research-to-practice partnerships in the fields of education, speech and language pathology, library sciences, policy, and community stakeholder outreach. These efforts are aimed at driving integrative research, both translational and basic, that is contextualized with respect to marginalized communities across race, culture, ethnicity, and language, as well as neurodiverse populations. @MDLitEquity recently released key findings and recommendations from their comprehensive review of literacy instruction in public school districts across the state. With the ultimate goal of helping every Maryland student read and write proficiently, MILE focused their recommendations on literacy curriculum and instruction and tailored support for students with differing needs. research.umd.edu/mile

University of Maryland Research Roundup: Grand Challenges Special Edition🐢 The Grand Challenges Grants Program is the largest of its type ever introduced at @UofMaryland, supporting projects that address emerging societal issues. Check out what our Grantees have been up to: go.umd.edu/gcroundup

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