Tennessee Reading Research Center

To help all participate in society through effective literacy instruction and assessment. Literacy research center @UTKnoxville.

[Tennessee Reading Research Center @TNReadResearch]

Mealtime can be a meaningful opportunity to support children’s early literacy development and strengthen vocabulary skills.

Access the 𝘔𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 tip sheet to learn how to engage babies in conversation during meals:
https://t.co/bJlKEoJHSw

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Bring the volunteer spirit to literacy.

Reading Partners trains volunteers to deliver individualized reading tutoring to students through in-person and virtual volunteer opportunities.

Learn how you can help children improve their reading skills: https://t.co/Hht9q3qvED

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An important building block to reading and spelling is phonological awareness.

In this new resource, TRRC collaborator Dr. Christina Novelli explains what phonological awareness is and three easy activities that families can do with their child. https://t.co/uZa62EzaZ8

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We are pleased to announce Mr. Harry Fields, III, as the recipient of the 2026 TRRC Friend of Literacy Award!
This award honors individuals who have advanced literacy or made a significant contribution to literacy in Tennessee.
Learn more: https://t.co/Q1Kq6XPmaP

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TRRC & @UTKnoxville literacy faculty support the growing research on identifying and supporting students with dyslexia. The @DyslexiaIDA released a new definition this fall. Our partners at @MTSU & @TNedu are bringing this updated understanding into practice. Proud to be part.

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@DyslexiaIDA released a new, research-aligned definition of dyslexia. TRRC, @UTKnoxville literacy faculty, @MTSU, and @TNEdu are working together to help bring it into practice. Proud to support this effort. https://t.co/XXGN96Y6yt

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NEWS: On this International Literacy Day, 24 organizations working to expand literacy and promote reading have been awarded 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Awards. https://t.co/sUfgV5DhlB

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Help students tackle big words with confidence! 🧠 Multimorphemic Lesson 4 teaches how to spot & spell morphemes—plus introduces suffixes -ate and -er. Download today: https://t.co/hsPeCIlfVv
#Literacy #ReadingInstruction

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Use slide decks from Colorin Colorado to help your educators learn to implement strategies that support multilingual learners. Subject matter includes: annotated diagrams, cognates, sentence frames, and more. Get started today: https://t.co/xhPXWYHJzm

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MTSU's Center for Study and Treatment of Dyslexia has a downloadable PDF with ideas to support educators, literacy coaches, and leadership in schools. These ideas can help a comprehensive literacy initiative thrive: https://t.co/pcIdnVWMTu

@MTSUDyslexia

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@Edutopia asked educators how they use tech in the classroom—and the answers delivered! From AI summaries to DIY translation for families to help drafting IEPs, tech is saving time and boosting impact.

Read more + share your thoughts: https://t.co/QhV5Wfq6p3

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The Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (@GovLiteracyTN) is helping TN families spark a love of reading—from Dolly’s Imagination Library to Storybook Trails.

Check out their newest project, Booker’s Treehouse— a resource-packed site for early readers!
https://t.co/eVzkVBvp4h

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Proud to have a seat at the table alongside @EDSecMcMahon @UTKnoxville. We couldn’t agree more that “Tennessee is setting a powerful example in education by making bold investments in early literacy."

@UT_President @DondePlowman @EllenMcIntyreUT @TNEdu @SchwinnTeach

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Honored to welcome U.S Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to UT Knoxville today, where @DondePlowman highlighted the great work of the @TNReadResearch. We look forward to continuing our support and partnership to make early childhood literacy a top national priority.

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@Chattanooga2pt0 offers helpful guides for Kindergarten families—including key language & literacy skills from birth to school readiness.

Curious how your routines support learning? Explore tips & activities below!
#DailyLiteracy #KindergartenReady

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Where can you get up-to-date resources on literacy across TN & beyond?

Our newsletter! And tomorrow, we are sending our Back-To-School edition, which includes a resource for instructors and tutors.

Are you signed up? Click here to stay informed: https://t.co/iSQzz5dKbA

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In MA, MEEP & EdTrust are helping families support literacy with tools like the Early Literacy Dashboard—offering clear insights into scores, curriculum & progress.

States like TN are stepping up, too. What’s happening in your state to support young readers? 👇
#Literacy

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"Demon Copperhead" is a powerful coming-of-age story set in Appalachia.

Perfect for mature teens & a family discussion to talk about:
🔹 Breaking regional stereotypes
🔹 Poverty & resilience
🔹 Literature as a lens for change

Let’s read, reflect, and grow.

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Start the school year strong with a fun reading routine! 📚
✅ Set a goal
✅ Use cues & rewards
✅ Talk about books
🎉 Read for FUN—just 20 mins a day!

Grab a free reminder flyer: https://t.co/LkVNLkm5lm

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Jacqueline Woodson’s The Day You Begin shows how sharing our stories helps kids feel seen as they start school. 📚 Experts like Dr. Thomas Crisp (@GeorgiaStateUniversity) say books that reflect emotions ease the transition.

More tips here: https://t.co/QlyiyT1Gbm