ILA Nila Banton Smith Teacher as Researcher Grant
This US$5,000 grant is given to teachers who conduct research inquiries in their classrooms and show outstanding leadership in translating theory and current research into practice in developing content area literacy. Applicants must be ILA members.
This grant is suspended until further notice pending available funding.
Recent recipients
2020
2019
Scott Storm
2018
No award given
2017
Sarah Valter, Jillian Skouby, and Katie Syrett
That’s a Novel Idea! Using Novel Engineering to Support Reading Comprehension, Collaborative Problem-Solving, and Application of the Design Process
2016
Danielle Rylak and Erin Ruegg
How Can Spanish Trade Books Support Family Involvement and Improvement in Spanish and English Literacy for Dual Language Learners?
Nila Banton Smith Award: Shavonne Marie Jacobson
2015
Deborah Rude, Bethany Silva, and Linda Iannetta
Research to Practice: Implementing Evidence-Based Close Reading and Writing Strategies
Nila Banton Smith Award: Deborah Neal Hollimon, Angela Madsen
For additional information, contact ILAAwards@reading.org.