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World Class Dyslexia, Literacy, and Neuroscience Experts Gather with Educators for Two-Day Professional Learning Event

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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PRINCETON, N.J., March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. K12 schools to strengthen reading outcomes, has announced the dates of its ninth Spotlight on Dyslexia virtual conference as June 5th and 6th, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Spotlight on Dyslexia has become one of the most significant professional learning events in the field of education.
  • "By the fourth grade, an estimated 65% of children read below proficiency, and one in five faces a learning difference like dyslexia," said Dr. Terrie Noland, Learning Ally's VP of Educator Initiatives.
  • "Administrators and educators who participate in this conference and engage in ongoing professional learning programs will acquire the essential knowledge they need to become literacy leaders.
  • Networking opportunities with fellow educators in an innovative virtual environment where we celebrate schools and districts making strides in literacy instruction.

Engaging Reading Competition Supports Struggling Students For Learning Success

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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PRINCETON, N.J., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. K-12 schools to strengthen reading outcomes, has concluded its seventh annual Great Reading Games competition.

Key Points: 
  • PRINCETON, N.J., March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. K-12 schools to strengthen reading outcomes, has concluded its seventh annual Great Reading Games competition.
  • The Great Reading Games competition is an enjoyable reading engagement program encouraging students to learn through listening using Learning Ally's Audiobook Solution™..
  • The program supports teachers' efforts to empower students with learning deficits, like dyslexia, to read more books, and become independent readers and learners.
  • Educators report positive reading outcomes correlated with increased reading scores, deeper connections with students, and the ability for more students to read grade-level text and complex material.

Nonprofit, Learning Ally, Sweeps Four Excellence in Education Awards from the American Consortium for Equity in Education

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with more than 615,000 U.S. educators to improve reading proficiency, has won four Excellence in Equity Awards from the American Consortium for Equity in Education.

Key Points: 
  • PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with more than 615,000 U.S. educators to improve reading proficiency, has won four Excellence in Equity Awards from the American Consortium for Equity in Education.
  • The nonprofit was selected in these Excellence in Equity categories:
    Best New Product of the Year was awarded for Brain-Based Literacy Instruction .
  • Five units feature Deep Learning Workshops with Community of Practice sessions move educators from learning to practice quickly and effectively.
  • Learning Ally CEO, Andrew Friedman said, "I extend my gratitude to the American Consortium for Equity in Education for recognizing Learning Ally.

In the Season of Giving…Give the Gift of "Literacy For All"

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Today, Learning Ally serves over 2.3 million students in 23,000 schools, and works with 615,000 U.S. educators.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Learning Ally serves over 2.3 million students in 23,000 schools, and works with 615,000 U.S. educators.
  • In the United States, an estimated 65% of all 4th graders read below proficiency.
  • Factor in students who are Black and Hispanic, and this percentage jumps to 77%, and with detrimental consequences.
  • To join Learning Ally's "Literacy For All" movement and to donate , visit www.learningally.org or call 1-800-221-1098 for information.

Ground-breaking Podcast Series Inspires and Supports Educators in Being Literacy Leaders …Learning Ally Launches Change-Makers Podcast Miniseries

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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Three distinguished co-hosts address the current status of the literacy landscape:

Key Points: 
  • Three distinguished co-hosts address the current status of the literacy landscape:
    Linda Diamond emphasizes the significance of leaders being continuous learners who can bridge the gap between research and practice.
  • The official launch of this podcast miniseries takes place at Neuhaus Education Center's Unlocking Literacy conference on October 24, 2023.
  • This miniseries promises to be a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, parents, and anyone passionate about advancing literacy and education in our society.
  • The Learning Ally Literacy Leadership Podcast is available on major podcast platforms.

Learning Ally Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation and Service to Improve Literacy and Equity in Education

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with schools and families to improve literacy across the country, is celebrating its 75th year in service to educators and emerging and struggling readers.

Key Points: 
  • PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with schools and families to improve literacy across the country, is celebrating its 75th year in service to educators and emerging and struggling readers.
  • Today, Learning Ally supports over 615,000 U.S. educators with award-winning solutions from PreK-12th grade, to enable millions of students to become independent, engaged readers, regardless of background or learning difference.
  • Annual Spotlight on Dyslexia conference, monthly webinars, literacy leadership podcasts, and Educator Community to share collective intelligence and form a supportive learning environment.
  • "We are grateful to our community of educators, donors, volunteers, corporations and foundations who support our work," said Andrew Friedman, CEO of Learning Ally.

U.S. Educators Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Literacy

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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PRINCETON, N.J., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. schools and districts to improve literacy for all students has announced the winners of its 2023 National Achievement Award, also known as the Winslow Coyne Reitnouer Excellence in Education Award.

Key Points: 
  • The announcement took center stage at the organization's Spotlight on Dyslexia – a two-day virtual professional learning conference for educators.
  • The Award recognizes innovative educators and schools driving new initiatives to improve reading outcomes, and is named for Winnie Reitnouer, a long-time supporter of Learning Ally and champion of literacy for students with reading challenges.
  • Committed to building learning experiences and competencies that align to district, state, and national standards with the goal of deepening educators' knowledge, through seminars, meetings, and work sessions to become literacy leaders.
  • of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally said, "These extraordinary leaders are making powerful transformations in literacy education.

American College of Education Adds Two Senior Vice Presidents to Address K-12 Teacher Shortage

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation faces significant K-12 teacher shortages, American College of Education® (ACE) is taking intentional steps to evolve its academic products to address teacher recruitment and retention challenges. As senior vice presidents of education solutions, Shannon Penrose and Sue Wiley will spearhead the college's efforts to create tailored workforce solutions within K-12 education.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation faces significant K-12 teacher shortages, American College of Education® (ACE) is taking intentional steps to evolve its academic products to address teacher recruitment and retention challenges.
  • As senior vice presidents of education solutions, Shannon Penrose and Sue Wiley will spearhead the college's efforts to create tailored workforce solutions within K-12 education.
  • Penrose's accolades, among many, include several years as an educator and, most recently, service as managing partner for Learning Ally.
  • Her passion and education research in equity and inclusion, multilingual education, and building educator capacity and efficacy will serve ACE well.

Dyslexia Virtual Event Offers Educators Up-To-Date Professional Knowledge to Improve Reading Outcomes for Millions of Learners

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. schools to improve reading outcomes and equitable access to grade-level books, will host the two-day virtual event on June 7 and 8, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. schools to improve reading outcomes and equitable access to grade-level books, will host the two-day virtual event on June 7 and 8, 2023.
  • These experts focus on evidence-based reading instruction proven effective for all students, and especially critical for students with learning disabilities.
  • This year's Spotlight on Dyslexia theme, "Believe, Build and Bolster," will empower educators to believe in themselves, build new knowledge and teaching capacity, and bolster classroom instruction.
  • The event promises to deliver proven strategies, interventions, and accommodations to transform reading outcomes, and to continue the important dialogue about dyslexia in Learning Ally's community forums.

National Audiobook Challenge Celebrates Record Numbers of Students Reading Across America

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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PRINCETON, N.J., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning Ally, a national nonprofit working with U.S. schools to strengthen reading outcomes and improve equitable access to grade-level books, has wrapped up its seventh annual Great Reading Games. The organization celebrated a record number of K-12 participants, more than 186,600 students who read more than 39 million pages in just seven weeks.

Key Points: 
  • The finale of this award-winning audiobook challenge coincides with "Read Across America," and is designed to support teachers who encourage at-risk students to read.
  • Students with dyslexia and other learning barriers explore personal reading interests, while building foundational skills in vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.
  • Learning Ally's app tracks students' reading activity on a sliding point schedule incentivizing students to read in and out of the school day.
  • The Great Reading Games concluded in a celebrity livestream event to discuss the importance of reading to learn and reading for pleasure.