IRRC News
Lorimor-Easley Named Assistant Director of the Iowa Reading Research Center
Article published on: November 7, 2022Will lead academic offerings and trainings, professional development, and assistive technology programs.
Fun and Freaky Recommended Fall Reads
Article published on: October 28, 2022Our staff has 13 book recommendations with themes of fun fall activities, Halloween, and other spooky selections.
From Diagnosis to Honor Roll: One Family’s Dyslexia Journey
Article published on: October 24, 2022Through assistance from educators, hard work, and fierce advocacy from his mom, student with dyslexia achieves reading successes.
Our Favorite Young Adult Books for National Book Lovers’ Day
Article published on: August 4, 2022YA recommendations from IRRC staff.
Reed to Step Down as Director of the Iowa Reading Research Center
Article published on: May 5, 2022The IRRC’s director since 2015, Reed made a major impact on literacy education in the state.
Sisters With a Lot to Give (and Sell) for Dyslexia Support
Article published on: October 7, 2021Grace, 12, and Sophie, 10, are working hard to fundraise and raise dyslexia awareness.
Gibbs Selected for Leadership Academy
Article published on: July 26, 2021IRRC grad student to receive mentoring, work on project during year-long experience.
Iowa Reading Research Center Wins Major IES Grant to Study Varied Practice Reading
Article published on: July 1, 2021The 4-year project will examine the literacy, science, and social studies intervention for middle school students with reading disabilities.
Free IRRC Service Helps Iowa Children With Reading Disabilities
Article published on: June 9, 2021The Iowa Reading Research Center introduces families to assistive technology that may help their children with reading and writing.
Gibbs Recognized by College of Education for Research Paper
Article published on: May 4, 2021IRRC Graduate Student Assistant Anna Gibbs was recognized for her submission to the 2021 Graduate Student Research Paper Award.