The Literacy Council of North America is a nonprofit network of educators, school leaders, and advocates united by one mission: to ensure every child becomes a confident, capable reader and writer.https://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mwssoiutss2u⚠️ Friendly reminder from your future self: “I'm SO glad I registered for LitCon.” Make that future you happy and register by 11/15 to save $100! 📚 literacyconference.org/registration01 Oct 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwssoiutss2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mwlp5pgppg2p"The reading crisis story, the Mississippi “miracle” story, and the “bad teacher” story—they are all marketing, and they are all misinformation at best, and a lie at worst." https://paulthomas701128.substack.com/p/broken-news-the-paradox-of-education?r=npas&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web28 Sep 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlp5pgppg2phttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mwiurjxooo2mAs always, LitCon ’27 keynote Rachael Gabriel gets right to the point: "Louisa Moats is winning the Reading Wars. She won the equivalent of the lottery selling reading and professional development programs that have evidence of zero or negative impact." https://ow.ly/oEAg50ZRZ74 @27 Sep 2026 13:11 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwiurjxooo2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mwgaek6r3x2gTimothy Shanahan writes, "Unfortunately, some parts of the House’s Science of Reading Act are ignorant or badly misinformed about evidence-based teaching and the science of reading." https://ow.ly/4nJU50ZRA6t26 Sep 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwgaek6r3x2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mwdpwh34zq2cLiteracy experts everywhere are speaking out against the misguided READ Act. https://ow.ly/Xxoi50ZR4hH25 Sep 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdpwh34zq2chttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mwbn424d3v22📚 New resource for Descubriendo la Lectura (DLL) educators! Explore the Administración y desarrollo del Instrumento de observación de los logros de la lecto-escritura inicial en Descubriendo la Lectura at https://myliteracycouncil.org/new_dll_resource/ #DescubriendoLaLectura24 Sep 2026 16:05 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbn424d3v22https://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mw6p7wb77p2p"Research-informed instruction is essential. Federal enforcement of an ambiguous alignment construct is not." https://dr428.substack.com/p/ask-the-us-senate-to-halt-federal23 Sep 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw6p7wb77p2phttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mw4f7bcdtw2dHey, literacy educators! 👋 If you love talking about literacy learning and how to help kids thrive, you belong at LitCon. 📚💙 Come be part of the conversation. Register by 11/15 → $100 off! 👉 literacyconference.org/registration22 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4f7bcdtw2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mvxebznlmn2kTeachers, this one’s for YOU! 📚✨ Save $100 with early registration for LitCon ’27, the virtual literacy conference packed with practical ideas, inspiring educators, and strategies you can take straight to your students. 💙 🎟️ Register now: https://literacyconference.org/registration/ 20 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvxebznlmn2khttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mvqddkyok424Brilliant minds, shared purpose, BIG impact! 📚✨ Our North America Trainers Group came together this week to collaborate, learn, and strengthen our collective work toward a more literate, productive future for every child learning to read & write. We’re so grateful for their leadership.17 Sep 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqddkyok424https://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mvpwajo7ih2vNext week's ILEC webinar is sure to be fascinating! Brain Surgery for Beginners: Solving the Mystery of How We Read (No Scalpel Needed) Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/213779740763342550217 Sep 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvpwajo7ih2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mvi5km7rez2xHey teachers, we ❤️ your book recommendations! What 📚 book titles help your most reluctant students to become more eager readers and writers? Please include the author’s name as well. Your answer could be included in an upcoming issue of JRR! #teachertalk #myliteracycouncil 14 Sep 2026 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvi5km7rez2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mv6dmlyrxn2t"Media and political rhetoric around education remains trapped in perpetual crisis, and the data displays are designed to manufacture a crisis even if one doesn’t exist." https://paulthomas701128.substack.com/p/pisa-2025-reading-score-plummet-no10 Sep 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6dmlyrxn2thttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mv3p64rd342pConsider this your sign to come to LitCon. 👀📚 Great sessions. Big ideas. Practical takeaways. A community of educators who get it. And right now, you can save $100 when you register by 11/15! 👉 literacyconference.org/registration09 Sep 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3p64rd342phttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3muz6iszrvm2vCelebrate the power of literacy by investing in your own learning! Join educators from across the world at #k8LitCon for inspiration, connection, and practical ideas to support every reader. 🎉 Register by 11/15 & save $100: https://literacyconference.org/registration/ #InternationalLiteracyDay08 Sep 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muz6iszrvm2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3muwyazqvug2kWe have Testing Packet orders coming out of our ears! Have you ordered yours? https://myonline.myliteracycouncil.org/commerce/store 07 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwyazqvug2khttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3murgkncwge22Your PD just got a lot more fun. 📚✨ Join fellow educators at virtual LitCon for fresh ideas, practical strategies, inspiring speakers, and a whole lot of literacy love. 🎟️ Register by 11/15 and save $100! literacyconference.org/registration #k8litcon #educators #virtualconference05 Sep 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3murgkncwge22https://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3muow55kfao23"The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the Science of Reading (SoR) both seriously hamper children’s writing (their voices) and, in turn, their ability to learn to read." https://ow.ly/6zJs50ZIXat04 Sep 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muow55kfao23https://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mumfnyykaw2qGreat teaching starts with listening. 👂📚 Listen closely to children. Then respond with intention. #MarieClay #Literacy #Teaching #myliteracycouncil03 Sep 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumfnyykaw2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3muhs6imexf23September 1 is a great day to renew your LCNA membership! 💙📚 Your membership helps the Literacy Council of North America support educators and champion children’s lifelong reading. Renew today: myliteracycouncil.org/join #Literacy #LifelongReading #myliteracycouncil #Teachers01 Sep 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhs6imexf23https://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mtwc6ziafi2sTHE SECRET IS OUT. 🎤 We are thrilled to announce Rachael Gabriel as the LitCon ’27 keynote speaker! And trust us: you DON'T to want to miss this. Who's coming with you? Tag your LitCon crew now! literacyconference.org 25 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwc6ziafi2shttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mttofqxfgo2s🚨 We reveal the LitCon ’27 keynote speaker TOMORROW at 1 PM ET. 🎤 Set your alarm. Turn on notifications. Tag your literacy crew. Better yet, register the team now: LiteracyConference.org #LitCon27 #K8LitCon 24 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttofqxfgo2shttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mtqx7ckcpt2t🔥 2 DAYS. You've probably heard their name. Maybe you've read their work . Perhaps you've heard them speak (If not, YOU SHOULD!) Think you know our LitCon ’27 keynote? Make your guess! 👇 #LitCon27 #K8LitCon LiteracyConference.org23 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtqx7ckcpt2thttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mtoa2432il243 DAYS. 3 CLUES. 📚 A passion for literacy 🎤 A powerful voice ❤️ A lasting impact on educators Have you figured it out yet? 👀 Tag the colleague who will! Register now at LiteracyConference.org #LitCon27 #k8LitCon 22 Aug 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtoa2432il24https://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mtlpm4k3f522🔎 4 DAYS TO GO. CLUE 2: Our keynote knows the power of literacy and has been sharing that passion for years. 📚 Think you know who it is? Drop your guess 👇 #LitCon27 #k8LitCon LiteracyConference.org21 Aug 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlpm4k3f522https://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mtj75aoz6q2j🎤 5 DAYS. 5 CLUES. 1 BIG REVEAL. Who will be the LitCon ’27 keynote speaker? Here’s your first clue: They’ve inspired educators, readers & learners far beyond the classroom. 👀 Any guesses? #LitCon27 #k8LitCon LiteracyConference.org20 Aug 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtj75aoz6q2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mtgwq2bmiw2t"... the review finds the report itself falls far short of rigorous empirical standards, relying on unsubstantiated claims, outdated research, and flawed methodology." https://ow.ly/q2jW50ZBtq719 Aug 2026 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgwq2bmiw2thttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mt7hcrh4zn2q"Reading is not simply a technical skill; it is a gateway to knowledge, imagination, critical thinking, and applied understanding...We must pivot from “test prep” to “intellectual development.”" https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-reading-wars-urban-principals-call-literacy-dr-faisal-g3nwc/16 Aug 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7hcrh4zn2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3msxluiggkh22"Sadly, for years, thought-provoking arguments by accomplished reading and educational experts, based on serious research, have described complications surrounding the SoR. They seem all but ignored." https://ow.ly/bcRP50ZyEFz13 Aug 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxluiggkh22https://bsky.app/profile/myliteracycouncil.bsky.social/post/3mssro66pos2t"...the motives of teachers who resist mandates of fidelity to SoR-aligned commercial programs are clear. It is a matter of social justice for the students they teach and the need for autonomy in making professional decisions about how to meet their educational needs." https://ow.ly/7CS750ZyeGW11 Aug 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:k25xpulrn5fl5xinb2dvlhsz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssro66pos2t