Press Release Archive

2020

• International Literacy Association Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Justice Through Literacy
  June 1, 2020
• International Literacy Association Postpones Webinar in Light of Protests Across the United States
  May 31, 2020
• International Literacy Association Elects New Vice President and Members-At-Large to Board of Directors
  May 22, 2020
• International Literacy Association Cancels 2020 Conference Amid Covid-19 and its Impact on Education
  May 13, 2020
• International Literacy Association Releases 2020 Choices Reading Lists
  May 1, 2020
• International Literacy Association Seeks Nominations for Next 30 Under 30 List
  April 1, 2020
• International Literacy Association Opens Call For Editors; Introduces New Editorship Model
  January 27, 2020
• International Literacy Association's 2020 What's Hot in Literacy Report Finds Barriers in Education, Support Needed for Educators
  January 22, 2020

2019

• International Literacy Association Declares High-Quality Literacy Instruction a Human Right
  September 9, 2019
• International Literacy Association's New Brief Reaffirms Organization's Stance on Phonics Instruction
  July 31, 2019
• ILA Launches National Recognition Initiative to Evaluate and Award Exceptional Literacy Professional Prep Programs
  July 19, 2019
• ILA Discontinuing as Member of CAEP; Will No Longer Provide SPA Program Review as Part of CAEP Accreditation Process
  July 18, 2019
• International Literacy Association Creates Framework for Crafting a Learning Culture
  June 25, 2019
• International Literacy Association Releases Advocacy Manual on Protecting Children's Rights to Read
  May 20, 2019
• International Literacy Association Elects New Vice President and Members-at-Large to Board of Directors
  May 14, 2019
• International Literacy Association’s (ILA) 2019 Choices Reading Lists Highlight "Own Voices" Texts
  May 1, 2019
• International Literacy Association Offers Guidelines for Integrating Digital Technologies Into Early Literacy Education
  April 23, 2019
• International Literacy Association Launches Equity Scholarship for Local Teachers
  March 12, 2019
• Chelsea Clinton, Pedro A. Noguera and Others to Speak at Global Literacy Conference in New Orleans
  February 19, 2019
• International Literacy Association Highlights Benefits of Reading Practice and Volume
  January 31, 2019
• Global 30 Under 30 List Honors Literacy Leaders From 13 Countries
  January 7, 2019

2018

• Teacher-Led Read-Alouds, In-School Independent Reading Key to Effective Literacy Instruction
  December 18, 2018
• International Literacy Association's Children's Rights to Read Pledge Hits 1,000 Signatures
  December 14, 2018
• International Literacy Association Recruits Support for Detroit Literacy Lawsuit Appeal
  December 4, 2018
• ILA Proposes More Expansive Approach to Literature Selection
  November 30, 2018
• Michigan State Board of Education Incorporates ILA's Standards 2017 Into New Teacher Preparation Standards
  November 29, 2018
• International Literacy Association Presents Updated Literacy Professional Preparation Standards to State ELA Consultants
  October 19, 2018
• International Literacy Association Advocates for Student-Centered Model of Data Collection and Interpretation
  October 16, 2018
• International Literacy Association (ILA) Launches Global Campaign on Children's Rights to Read
  September 7, 2018
• International Literacy Association's New Brief Unpacks the 2017 NAEP Reading Results
  August 24, 2018
• International Literacy Association's Latest Brief Defines Contexts of Learning in a Digital Age
  July 31, 2018
• International Literacy Association Recognizes Top Children's and Young Adult Titles at Annual Awards Ceremony
  July 26, 2018
• International Literacy Association Announces Winners of William S. Gray Citation of Merit, Other Awards at Annual Conference
  July 23, 2018
• New Members of International Literacy Association's Board of Directors Begin Terms
  July 3, 2018
• International Literacy Association's Equity in Education Program Fosters Inclusive School Environment for LGBTQ Youth
  June 27, 2018
• International Literacy Association Earns Top Honor at Association Media & Publishing's 38th Annual EXCEL Awards
  June 26, 2018
• International Literacy Association's Updated Code of Conduct Establishes Anti-Harassment Measures for all Meetings and Events
  June 25, 2018
• International Literacy Association (ILA) Advocates for Teacher-Driven Professional Learning
  June 5, 2018
• International Literacy Association (ILA) Unveils Updated Standards for Literacy Professionals
  May 15, 2018
• International Literacy Association's (ILA) 2018 Choices Reading Lists Help Diversify Bookshelves
  May 1, 2018
• International Literacy Association (ILA) Defines Fluency and its Role in Reading Proficiency
  April 23, 2018
• International Literacy Association's (ILA) Latest Brief Helps Literacy Coaches Choose the Right Instructional Model
  March 12, 2018
• International Literacy Association's Latest Brief Helps Educators Explain Phonics Instruction to Families
  February 20, 2018
• International Literacy Association Mourns the Loss of Dr. William H. Teale
  February 5, 2018
• International Literacy Association's 2018 What's Hot in Literacy Report Shows Educators Prioritize Issues of Equity, Access and Quality
  January 8, 2018

2017

• International Literacy Association Issues Brief on Roles and Limitations of Standardized Reading Tests
  November 15, 2017
• International Literacy Association Issues Brief on Importance of Vocabulary and Oral Language Development in Second-Language Learning
  October 17, 2017
• International Literacy Association Issues Brief on Importance of Home Language Maintenance in Literacy Education
  September 12, 2017
• International Literacy Association Seeks Nominations for Next 30 Under 30 List
  September 8, 2017
• International Literacy Association Shares Message of Support in the Wake of Hurricane Harvey
  August 28, 2017
• International Literacy Association Issues Statement of Solidarity with Charlottesville
  August 14, 2017
• International Literacy Association Issues Brief on Closing the Digital Divide
  August 14, 2017
• International Literacy Association (ILA) Appoints New Editors to Leading Literacy Journal
  July 19, 2017
• International Literacy Association Recognizes Top Children's and Young Adult Titles at Annual Awards Ceremony
  July 17, 2017
• International Literacy Association Announces Winner of Inaugural Corwin Literacy Leader Award, others at Annual Conference
  July 17, 2017
• International Literacy Association Brief Defines Three Leading Characteristics of Culturally Proficient and Academically Rigorous Classrooms
  July 6, 2017
• International Literacy Association Issues Brief on Best Practices in Literacy Assessment
  June 12, 2017
• International Literacy Association Issues Advisory on Best Practices in Literacy Teacher Preparation
  June 5, 2017
• International Literacy Association Elects New Vice President and Members-At-Large to Board of Directors
  May 16, 2017
• International Literacy Association Releases 2017 Choices Reading Lists
  May 3, 2017
• Global Survey of Educators Reveals Gap in Literacy Priorities
  January 11, 2017

2016

• International Literacy Association Unveils Second Annual 30 Under 30 List
  September 1, 2016
• The International Literacy Association Announces 2016 Honorees for Achievement in Literacy Instruction and Research
  July 19, 2016
• International Literacy Association elects new Vice President and Members-At-Large to Board of Directors
  July 5, 2016
• International Literacy Association releases 2017 Choices Reading Lists
  June 28, 2016
• The International Literacy Association Releases Roadmap to Evaluate and Implement Literacy Education Reform
  March 29, 2016
• The International Literacy Association Is Now Accepting Nominations for its 2016 30 Under 30 List
  March 14, 2016

2015

• The International Literacy Association Defines Unique Roles of School-Based Specialized Literacy Professionals
  October 8, 2015
• International Literacy Association Unveils Inaugural 30 Under 30 List
  September 1, 2015
• International Literacy Association Task Force on Teacher Preparation Releases Preliminary Report on Landscape of State-Level Standards for Literacy Instruction
  August 18, 2015
• The International Literacy Association Honors Recipients of the 2015 ILA Awards for Achievement in Literacy Instruction and Research
  August 4, 2015
• The USA Today Charitable Foundation Becomes Part of the International Literacy Association
  July 16, 2015
• The International Literacy Association Elects New Vice President and Members to Board of Directors for the 2015–2018 Term
  May 11, 2015
• The International Literacy Association Is Now Accepting Nominations for its First 30 Under 30 List
  May 1, 2015
• The International Literacy Association Launches Coalition During First Leaders For Literacy Day On April 14th
  April 15, 2015
• New Co-Editors Appointed to The Reading Teacher by the International Literacy Association
  March 13, 2015
• International Literacy Association Calls for Strong Literacy Commitment in ESEA Reauthorization Bill
  February 19, 2015
• International Literacy Association Explores the Transformative Power of Literacy at the 2015 Annual Conference in St. Louis This July
  January 27, 2015