Across dozens of presentations in many different formats, #AERA2026 gave us the chance to interrogate important new research in literacy education.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in LA!
The 2027 AERA Annual Meeting theme, "Transcending Borders and Boundaries in Education Research: Toward a Beloved Global Community," has been released. Read more about the theme here: www.aera.net/Events-Meeti...
Saturday, April 11, 2026 Structured Poster Session: 7:45 to 9:15am Los Angeles Convention Center, Level Two, Room 515B Reimagining K-12 Disciplinary Literacy: Access, Engagement, and Innovation Across Subjects Roundtable Session: 9:45 to 11:15am JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, Ground Floor, Gold 4 Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Reading, Writing, and Literacy Instruction (Table 7) Symposium: 11:45 to 1:15pm Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, Beaudry A Leveraging Research-Practice Partnerships to Develop Open-Access and Scalable Reading Assessments: Rapid Online Assessment of Reading
We look forward to seeing you at today's SIG 11 sessions at #AERA2026
Friday, April 10, 2026 Symposium: 9:45 to 11:15am Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, Beaudry A AI in Literacy Education: Imagining the Future While Building on Proven Practices Business Meeting: 7:45 to 8:45pm Westin Bonaventure, Level 2, Beverly Distinguished Scholar Address with Dr. Elfrieda (Freddy) H. Hiebert and Dr. Sarah M. Lupo at the Research in Reading & Literacy SIG 11 Business Meeting
Our #AERA2026 sessions today feature a symposium on AI in literacy education and our SIG 11 Business Meeting.
All are welcome - bring a friend!
Thursday, April 8, 2026 Symposium: 7:45 to 9:15am Westin Bonaventure, Level 2, Echo Park The Efficacy of Sound Partners when Implemented by Elementary Tutors: Academic Outcomes and Student Perceptions Paper Session: 2:15 to 3:45pm Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, Beaudry A Evaluation of the Impact of Interventions and School Characteristics on Reading and Literacy Achievement Poster Session: 4:15 to 5:45pm Los Angeles Convention Center, Level Two, Poster Hall – Exhibit Hall A: Research in Reading and Literacy Poster Session II
Join us for SIG 11 Research in Reading and Literacy sessions throughout the day today (Thursday) at #AERA2026.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Roundtable Session: 11:45 to 1:15pm JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, Floor: Gold Level, Gold 3: Culturally Relevant/Responsive & Critical Approaches to Reading & Literacy Education (Table 6) Paper Session: 1:45 to 3:15pm Westin Bonaventure, Lobby Level, Beaudry A Assessment of Reading, Writing, & Language Skills Across Elementary and Middle Grades Poster Session: 3:45 to 5:15pm Los Angeles Convention Center, Level Two, Poster Hall – Exhibit Hall A Research in Reading and Literacy (SIG 11) Poster Session I
Join us for multiple sessions on research in reading and literacy today at #AERA2026
We are looking forward to meeting SIG members throughout the day!
@aeraedresearch.bsky.social #LosAngeles #AERA26
Will you be at #AERA2026 this week?
I will be presenting my comparison of primary and post-primary teachers' disciplinary literacy practices on Wednesday 8th.
See you there!
#AERA26 @dcuresearch.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social
@aera-sig11.bsky.social @aeraedresearch.bsky.social
The Literacy Research Association (@literacyresearch.bsky.social) is currently seeking nominations for the 2026 Arthur Applebee Award for Excellence in Research on Literacy.
Please see below and consider entering your research for consideration!
literacyresearchassociation.org/arthur-apple...
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Cover image of the AERA SIG 11 April Newsletter.
We are looking forward to seeing @aeraedresearch.bsky.social SIG 11 members and friends at the annual meeting next week in LA!
Learn more about what to expect in our April newsletter, published now our website:
www.aera.net/Portals/38/d...
#AERA #Research #Reading #Literacy
➡️If you are interested in writing a piece for the newsletter or participating in a podcast-style interview, please reach out. We would love to feature your work and ideas.
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👩💻Also included are details about the 2026 program and submissions, as well as our membership and financial report.
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💡 Inside you’ll find links to video interviews with Dr. Margaret Vaughn and Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert, Dr. Tati Durriyah’s description of her research in Indonesian classrooms, a book review by Ashlan Bishop, and advice to first year faculty from pre-tenure colleagues.
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📢 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗚 𝟭𝟭 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!
🔗See: www.aera.net/Portals/38/d...
#literacy #reading #research
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Only a few weeks left to apply for the Graduate Student Award for Literacy Research Excellence 👇
Do share this information with potential entrants!
#literacy #reading #research
Possible topics could include managing workload, publishing, building collaborations, setting boundaries, or other topics of your choice.
How to submit: email your video or written piece by November 13 to Jeanne Sinclair (newsletter editor): jeannes@mun.ca
#literacy #reading #research
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These will be published in our next newsletter. You’re invited to contribute in either format:
- 60–90 second video (phone recordings are great)
- Short written reflection (150–200 words)
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𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿? 𝗪𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗰 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀?
We’re collecting brief reflections on the theme: “What do you wish you knew on Day 1 of your faculty role that you know now?”
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Acceptance emails for the 2026 AERA SIG 11 program were issued in recent days. Check your inbox!
Will you be joining us in Los Angeles in April?
We look forward to seeing you there!
#AERA2026 #research #literacy #reading
@aeraedresearch.bsky.social
There is still plenty of time to nominate dissertations for the AERA SIG 11 Graduate Student Award for Literacy Research Excellence!
We look forward to celebrating this work at the @aeraedresearch.bsky.social Annual Convention in Las Vegas.
#literacy #research
📢 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
📩 Submissions open now
📅 Deadline: January 5, 2026.
See here for more info: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8epy0...
Please share!
#literacy #research
Today, we recognize the vital role of research, teaching, and advocacy in advancing literacy worldwide.
Wishing our literacy research community a *very* happy International Literacy Day!
#InternationalLiteracyDay #Literacy
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AERA SIG 11 - screenshot of the home page.
Learn more about our work at: www.aera.net/SIG011/Resea...
You can also follow us on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/company/aera...
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Logo of the Special Interest Group for Research in Reading and Literacy, featuring the American Educational Research Association logo.
AERA SIG #11 - Research in Reading and Literacy is now on @bsky.app!
We look forward to sharing updates from our dynamic special interest group, including updates on #AERA2026.
Follow to stay informed about #research and #inquiry in #reading and #literacy.
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