IRRC News
New Early Literacy Blueprint Initiative to benefit students through improved instruction
Article published on: August 3, 2018Literacy professional development and reading development milestones to improve literacy instruction students receive.
Iowa Reading Research Center to Provide Evaluation for Kansas Literacy Initiative
Article published on: June 15, 2018The Iowa Reading Research Center has been selected to serve as an external evaluator for a literacy project funded under a $27 million federal grant awarded to Kansas.
Reed Recognized by University of Iowa for Communicating Reading Research to the Public
Article published on: April 19, 2018Iowa Reading Research Center Deborah K. Reed named recipient of the 2018 Faculty Communicating Ideas Award.
Spelling: Teach by Emphasizing Patterns of English Language
Article published on: January 23, 2017When taught spelling using the right approaches, struggling readers can improve their spelling ability. That is the message Iowa Reading Research Center Director Deborah K. Reed imparted upon attendees at “Celebrating Iowa’s Successes – Early Literacy Symposium” in Des Moines on Jan. 23.
Read the full article on the Iowa Department of Education's website.
New Iowa Reading Research Center Program to Address Need-Based Literacy Challenges
Article published on: January 23, 2017A new Iowa Reading Research Center initiative will provide expert training in literacy instruction, need-based improvement planning, and continuous support to four local education agencies in order to bring improved literacy outcomes for students facing multiple challenges.
Empowering Individuals Through Literacy
Article published on: December 8, 2016Literacy research and technical support services at the Iowa Reading Research Center are one of several initiatives led by faculty at the University of Iowa College of Education to empower kindergarten through 12th grade students by facilitating learning and growing reading. For IRRC Director Deborah K. Reed, it is her previous experiences as a teacher primarily working in inner city high schools and with juvenile offenders that inspires her commitment to literacy research.
Director Reed Honored for Work On Behalf of Students With Learning Disabilities
Article published on: October 17, 2016In addition to receiving research-based interventions and customized instructional approaches, students with learning disabilities often just need someone to be their advocate. The Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa (LDA-IA) is recognizing Iowa Reading Research Center Director Deborah K. Reed as one of the leading such advocates in the state, naming her the 2016 Outstanding Educator of the Year.